Access Guide
Overview - The Cheng Kin Ku Building to Sir Arthur Lewis Building
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Starting Point
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- The starting point for the route is the Cheng Kin Ku Building on Lincoln's Inn Fields.
- There are no public transport stops or stations at the start point.
- Near to the starting point there is on-street Blue Badge parking and on-street standard parking.
- The on-street Blue Badge parking is located on Lincoln's Inn Fields outside the Marshall Building.
- View information on The Cheng Kin Ku Building (opens new tab).
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End Point
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- The end point for the route is the Sir Arthur Lewis Building on Lincoln's Inn Fields.
- There are no public transport stops or stations at the end point.
- Near to the end point there is on-street Blue Badge parking and on-street standard parking.
- The on-street Blue Badge parking is located on Lincoln Inn Fields, outside the Nuffield College of Surgical Sciences.
- View information on Sir Arthur Lewis Building (opens new tab).
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Additional Information
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- The approximate distance of this route is 320m.
- The average walking time between the start and end points is 4 minutes.
- Points of interest along the route include: The Marshall Building.
Forecourt onto Lincoln's Inn Fields
- Exit the Cheng Kin Ku Building, cross the building forecourt and proceed until you reach Lincoln's Inn Fields, turn right and continue until you reach the crossing on Sardinia Street.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 30m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: paving slabs and cobbles.
- Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: bollards and street furniture.
- Footpaths are step-free and level.
- The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Cross Sardinia Street
- This is a Zebra crossing point.
- The crossing point has flush kerbs.
- Flush kerbs have tactile paving.
Turn Left to Cross Portsmouth Street
- This is an unmarked crossing point (without controls or markings).
- The crossing point has flush kerbs.
- Flush kerbs do not have tactile paving.
- Portsmouth Street is a pedestrian and cycle zone.
Proceed along Lincoln's Inn Fields to the Sir Arthur Lewis Building
- After crossing Portsmouth Street, proceed along Lincoln's Inn Fields, and the Sir Arthur Lewis Building is on the right.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 160m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: paving slabs.
- Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: street furniture and building works.
- Footpaths are step-free and level.
- The majority of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- This route has slightly sloped vehicular access points to buildings which cross the route of the footpath at regular intervals.
- At the time of the survey (June 2026) there were extensive building works on part of Lincoln's Inn Fields, narrowing the footpath in places to a width of 134cm.
- The footpath is narrower near the junction with Portsmouth Street.
Lincoln's Inn Fields to Sir Arthur Lewis Building
- Turn right onto the forecourt and enter the Sir Arthur Lewis Building.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 20m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: paving slabs and bonded gravel.
- Footpaths are step-free but have very easy slopes.
- The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.