Access Guide
Overview - Dalhousie to Careers Service
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Starting Point
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- The starting point for the route is the Dalhousie Building on Old Hawkhill.
- There are no public transport stops or stations at the start point.
- Near to the starting point there is a public car park park with Blue Badge parking and on street Blue Badge parking.
- The on street Blue Badge parking is located on Old Hawkhill.
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End Point
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- The end point for the route is the Careers Office at 1 Airlie Place via Perth Road.
- Public transport facilities near the end point include: a bus stop.
- Near to the end point there is on street standard parking.
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Additional Information
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- The approximate distance of this route is 750 metres.
- The average walking time between the start and end points is 20 minutes.
- Points of interest along the route include: the Enquiry Centre.
Route - Dalhousie Building to Old Hawkhill Crossing
- Starting at the Dalhousie Building main entrance lift, this route leads up Old Hawkhill to the nearby pedestrian crossing.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 15m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
- Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: signs.
- Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
- The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Crossing - Old Hawkhill
- This is a Pelican crossing point.
- The crossing point has flush kerbs.
- Flush kerbs have tactile paving.
- The crossing point has a rotating cone.
- The controls are at a height of 111cm.
- There are audio and visual cues for when to cross.
- The road has a tarmac surface at the crossing, where it is cobbled elsewhere.
- There are metal studs in the road marking the crossing.
Route - Old Hawkhill Crossing to Park Wynd
- Turning right after the Old Hawkhill pedestrian crossing, this route leads up to the nearby Park Wynd junction.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 20m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
- Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
- The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Crossing - Park Wynd
- This is a Zebra crossing point.
- The crossing point has flush kerbs.
- Flush kerbs have tactile paving.
- Park Wynd is a narrow one-way road, with traffic coming from the left here.
- There is not a flashing beacon at this zebra crossing.
- The road has a tarmac surface at the crossing, where it is cobbled elsewhere.
Route - Park Wynd to Balfour Street
- Taking a slight right after the Park Wynd crossing, this section follows the pavement up to the Balfour Street junction.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 60m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
- Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
- Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
- The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
(Alternative) Crossing - Old Hawkhill
- This is an unmarked crossing point (without controls or markings).
- The crossing point has flush kerbs.
- Flush kerbs do not have tactile paving.
- This route may be used from the Dalhousie Building's rear entrance, along the rear of the building, and cross at the Blue Badge parking bays beyond the bollards.
- The road here is cobbled and uneven, with 2-way traffic.
Route - Balfour Street
- Turning left onto Balfour Street and following the pavement round to the right past the car park, this section leads to the access road crossing near the Queen Mother Building (Computing School of Science and Engineering).
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 70m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac, block paving and paving slabs.
- Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: narrow gaps and parked cars.
- Footpaths are step-free and level.
- Only some of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- Signage here includes: wayfinding.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Crossing - Access Road
- This is an unmarked crossing point (without controls or markings).
- The crossing point has flush kerbs.
- Flush kerbs do not have tactile paving.
Route - Balfour Street to The Enquiry Centre
- Beyond the access road crossing, continue ahead through the pedestrianised area towards the DUSA (Dundee University Students Association) building, then turn left to the Enquiry Centre.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 60m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
- Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: street furniture and advertising boards.
- Footpaths are step-free but have steep slopes.
- The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Route - DUSA Side Path
- Continuing down past the Enquiry Centre and turning right beyond the DUSA building, this section follows the side path beneath the Chaplaincy Centre overpass down to Peters Lane on the left.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 80m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac and paving slabs.
- Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
- The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- Signage here includes: wayfinding.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Route - Peters Lane
- After turning left onto Peters Lane, this section follows Peters Lane road down past the Peters Building and Harris Building through the building parking area and turns right onto Small's Wynd pavement to its nearby crossing.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 70m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
- Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: parked cars.
- Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
- The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Crossing - Small's Wynd from Peters Lane
- This is an unmarked crossing point (without controls or markings).
- The crossing point has flush kerbs.
- Flush kerbs have tactile paving.
Route - Small's Wynd
- Turning right after the crossing, follow the pavement down Small's Wynd and through the Tower Building tunnel to the crossing near Perth Road.
There is a car park access road to cross at the Old Medical School, and an access path crossing between it and the Old Technical Institute in this section, detailed separately. - The approximate distance of this section of the route is 135m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
- Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
- Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
- Only some of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- Signage here includes: wayfinding.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Crossing - Access Roads (Old Medical School/Old Technical Building)
- This is an unmarked crossing point (without controls or markings).
- The crossing point has flush kerbs.
- Flush kerbs do not have tactile paving.
- There are two similar crossings here.
The first crossing is at the Old Medical School's car park access road, with the second being at the pedestrian access path between the Old Medical School and Old Technical Building.
Crossing - Small's Wynd near Perth Road
- This is an unmarked crossing point (without controls or markings).
- The crossing point has flush kerbs.
- Flush kerbs do not have tactile paving.
- There is a speed bump with faded zebra markings for traffic coming in from Perth Road to the left.
There is two-way traffic here.
Route - Perth Road
- Turn left after crossing Small's Wynd and follow the pavement road onto Perth Road. There are dropped kerbs on the corner for a pedestrian access path. Follow Perth Road until the vehicular access entrance gate.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 115m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete and tarmac.
- Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces and bins.
- Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
- The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- Signage here includes: wayfinding.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Route - Perth Road Gate to Careers Service
- Turning right at the cobbled surface entrance gate, follow the tarmac car park road up towards 1-3 Perth Road building then turn left towards the building parking. Take the access path on the left to the rear of 1 Airlie Place and the Careers Service entrance.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 45m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac, paving slabs and cobbles.
- Footpaths are step-free but have steep slopes.
- The majority of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- Signage here includes: wayfinding.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
