Access Guide
Overview - Main Car Park to Jamilah, Felix, Clare and Ailsa Houses
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Starting Point
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- The starting point for the route is the Main Car Park off University Way.
- Public transport facilities near the start point include: a bus stop.
- Near to the starting point there is a car park with Blue Badge parking.
- The public car park is located off University Way.
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End Point
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- The end point for the route is Ailsa House.
- There are no public transport stops or stations at the end point.
- Near to the end point there is on-street Blue Badge parking.
- The on-street Blue Badge parking is located on University Way.
- View information on Ailsa House (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: Jamilah House, Felix House, UEL Children's Garden Nursery and Pre-School, Clare House and Ailsa House.
Main Car Park to University Way
- Proceed from the Blue Badge parking bays in the car park towards University Way.
- Opposite Jamilah House there is a pedestrian exit with tactile paving.
- Turn right on exiting the car park.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 5m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
- Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
- The majority of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Crossing University Way
- This is a zebra crossing point.
- The crossing point has flush kerbs.
- Flush kerbs do not have tactile paving.
Path from Jamilah House past Felix House to Clare House
- On reaching University Way, turn right and continue past Felix House towards Clare House.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 110m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac and block paving.
- Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, bollards and street furniture.
- 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.
University Way towards Ailsa House
- Proceed along the path until you reach University Square.
- Once past Clare House the path runs out, and you move onto University Way itself for a short distance.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 30m.
- 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: uneven surfaces, bollards and parked cars.
- Footpaths are step-free and level.
- Only some of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- At the time of the survey (August 2026) a section of University Way was obstructed by food vendors stalls and vehicles. University Way is generally a very quiet road.
Path in front of Ailsa House
- Proceed from University Square until you reach Ailsa House where the path restarts.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 50m.
- 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: uneven surfaces and bollards.
- Footpaths are step-free and level.
- Only some of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Approach to Ailsa House
- Proceed and the sloped pathway leading to Ailsa House entrance is on your left.
- The approximate distance of this section of the route is 15m.
- This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac and block paving.
- Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
- Only some of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
