Access Guide
Route Summary
- The details within this guide relate to the route from Polden Court Student Accommodation to the Library via The Parade.
- The distance of this route is approximately 500m.
- The footpaths on this route are tarmac.
- There are unmarked crossings and dropped curbs on this route.
- For the Polden Court Access Guide please click here (new tab)
- For the Library Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Polden Court to the Access Road Crossing
- The surface of the area outside of Polden Court blocks 1 and 2 is tarmac.
- It is uneven in places.
- There is a ramp located on an access path at the side of Polden Court leading to the crossing.
- The ramp is moderate.
- At the top of the ramp continue approximately 10m before turning left and then right towards the crossing.
Access Road Crossing
- The access road crossing has dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both sides.
- The surface of the crossing is tarmac.
- Turn right onto the access path.
Access Road Crossing to the Service Road Crossing
- The surface of the access path leading from the access road crossing to the service road crossing is smooth tarmac.
- It is uneven in places.
- Continue straight along this path, after approximately 80m there is a service road crossing.
Service Road Crossing
- The crossing has dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both sides.
- The surface of the crossing is tarmac.
- It is uneven in places.
- At the far side of the crossing the tactile paving is on a moderate slope.
- The West Accommodation Centre is located on the left at the far side of the crossing.
Service Road Crossing to the Second Access Road Crossing
- The surface of the path leading from the service road crossing to the second access road crossing is flag stones.
- It is uneven in places.
- Continue straight along this path for approximately 25m before turning right towards the crossing.
Second Access Road Crossing
- The designated crossing has dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both sides.
- The surface of the crossing is tarmac.
Second Access Road Crossing to Wessex House
- There is a path leading from the second access road crossing to Wessex House.
- On the path there are two fixed gates 2m from the second access road crossing.
- The surface of the pathway is flag stones.
- It is uneven in places.
- Follow the pathway for approximately 75m before turning left through the automatic doors into Wessex House.
Wessex House to the Parade
- The surface of the corridor in Wessex House is a synthetic non slip flooring.
- On entering the double automatic doors turn right and after approximately 18m turn left towards the opening onto The Parade.
The Parade to the Library
- The surface of the walkway on the Parade is made up of large flag stones which are uneven in places.
- There is an easy slope on the parade leading to the library.
- Continue straight down the parade passing the writing centre on your left.
- The library is approximately 120m along the parade and located to the left.