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Introduction

The following information describes the route from Aylestone Road (Raw Dykes Road) Bus Stop to the King Power Stadium.
The approximate distance of this route is 350m.
The route takes approximately 7-12 minutes.
The route leads along Aylestone Road and down Raw Dykes Road to the stadium.
The majority of paths along the route are tarmac with some uneven surfaces in places.
There is street signage located along the route directing you to the stadium.
The potential hazards on this route include; busy roads, crossing points and congested pathways.
The visual indicators at the crossing points are activated by push buttons, these are between the heights of 95cm and 105cm.

Aylestone Road (Raw Dykes Road) Bus Stop is located on Aylestone Road.
There is step-free access to the bus shelter.
There is no seating within the bus shelter.
The bus routes that use the bus stop include 48, 48a, 84, 84a, 85, 86, 87, 88, 88a.

When exiting the bus turn left and follow Aylestone Road.
Follow Aylestone Road for approximately 120m until you reach the pedestrian crossing point.
There is step-free access throughout this part of the route.
The surface of the path is tarmac.

After reaching Raw Dykes Road there is a crossing point.
This crossing point consists of two road crossings.
At the first crossing point traffic is coming from your right.
At the second crossing point traffic is coming from your left.
There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving at each crossing point.
Each crossing point is controlled by a visual indicator.
The visual indicators are activated by push buttons.
There are rotating cones located at the base of the push button boxes to indicate when it is safe to cross.
After completing the second crossing turn right and follow Raw Dykes Road.
There is step-free access throughout this part of the route.
The surface of the path is tarmac.
There are various access roads along Raw Dykes Road with dropped kerbs and no tactile paving.
Car Park E is located on the left along Raw Dykes Road.
From Car Park E continue along Raw Dykes Road for approximately 80m until you reach the Filbert Way roundabout.
Cross Filbert Way using the dropped kerbs available.
There is no tactile paving at the dropped kerbs.
There is step-free access onto the outer concourse.
On matchdays Raw Dykes Road is closed off as part of the traffic exclusion zone.
On matchdays this part of the route can become congested.

The outer concourse has a block paving surface. All stands are accessible via the outer concourse.
On match days there are independent food stalls and mobile counters selling match day programmes located around the concourse. There is a shirt printing and information point, which is located on the North West corner of the ground. There is a music stage with live entertainment located at the front of the North Stand.
All entrances into the stadium have step-free access but there are some very easy slopes along the outer concourse.
Opposite the West Stand there is the Leicester City FC Remembrance Garden.
Clear directional signage is provided on the concourse.
There is a stadium plan/map on the concourse.
There is a steward/member of staff available for assistance on match days.