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Route from Computer Science Building to Ashby Tower

Queen's University Belfast, 18 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RT

Access Guide

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Introduction

  • The route has a distance of approximately 480m.
  • There are steep slopes along the route.
  • There are service roads with drop kerbs on either side.
  • The surfaces along the route are tarmac.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Malone Road.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 215cm (7ft 1in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 215cm (7ft 1in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 10 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Computer Science Building to University Road

  • On exiting the Computer Science Building, turn right and head down Malone Road until you reach University Road. This distance is approximately 140m.
  • There is a section of tactile paving for a pedestrian crossing after a few metres which can be seen in photograph 1.
  • The surface of the pavement is tarmac as shown in photograph 2, before further along Malone Road the surface of the pavement becomes block paving as can be seen in photographs 2, 4 and 5.
  • There is a steep gradient as you head down the road.
  • There is a slight gradient leading towards the road.
  • After approximately 110m there is a small service road leading into a small car park, which can be seen in photograph 6.

Malone Road to Stranmillis Road

  • Turn right and head towards Stranmillis Road when you reach the Malone Road branch of Maggie May's Belfast CafĂ©. Your view at this point can be seen in photograph 1.
  • The surface of the pavement is block paved with the occasional manhole cover.
  • There are advertisements and other obstacles on this part of the pavement.
  • There is a tactile drop kerb along the pavement.

Stranmillis Road to the David Keir Building Main Entrance

  • The gradient as you head up Stranmillis Road varies, however it is often steep.
  • The surface of the pavement is block paving with the occasional manhole cover.
  • There are the occasional obstacles caused by advertisements on the pavement. As can be seen in photographs 2 and 3.
  • After approximately 85m there is a service road. This has a drop kerb on the near side and a shallow step on the far side the road itself has a tarmac surface. This can be seen in photographs 4 and 5.
  • After an additional 60m of block paving which can be seen in photographs 6 and 7, there is another tarmac service road with drop kerbs on either side.
  • The service road can be seen in photograph 8.
  • Following this there is a section of tarmac pavement. To your right after a few metres you will find the main entrance to the David Keir Building.

David Keir Building Main Entrance to Drop Off Point

  • Keep going down Stranmillis Road for approximately 25m.
  • The surface of the pavement is tarmac with manhole covers.
  • There is a slight gradient leading down towards the drop off point.
  • There is a slight gradient leading towards the road.

Continue up Stranmillis Road for 90m to Ashby Tower

  • Continue up Stranmillis Road for approximately 90m.
  • There is a slight gradient leading uphill as well as a slight gradient leading up to Stranmillis Road.
  • The surface of the pavement is tarmac and features manhole covers.

Drop off Bay Area 30m

  • There is a drop kerb leading to the service road exit road to the drop off point. This can be seen in photograph 1.
  • The exit road has a width of approximately 5m until you reach the drop kerb to additional pavement. As can be seen in photographs 2 and 3.
  • There is then a section of tarmac pavement for approximately 20m as shown in photograph 4.
  • Along this section of the pavement there is a tree restricting the width of the pavement to 120cm, visible in photograph 5.
  • After 20m of pavement there is a drop kerb down to the entrance to the drop off point this road is approximately 5m leading to the drop kerb onto more pavement. This can be seen in photographs 6 and 7.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Stranmillis Road.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance enters the building on the first floor.