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Route Guide: Barnes Train Station to the Elm Grove - Conference Centre (Main Campus)

Station Road, Barnes, London, SW13 0HT

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Overview

Route - Barnes Train Station to Upper Richmond Road

  • From Barnes Train Station Platform 4, exit via the opening in the wall mid way along the platform.
  • The opening here is 125cm wide.
  • After the exit, turn right and proceed along a pedestrian tunnel.
  • Illumination levels inside the tunnel may be low, depending on the time of day.
  • After leaving the tunnel, proceed forwards past a parcel locker which is on the right, towards the footbridge exit stairs, also on the right.
  • Turn left and head along Roehampton Path until you reach Rocks Lane.
  • Follow the pavement and cross a residential car park access road.
  • Continue along the pavement until you reach the crossing at Upper Richmond Road.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 160m.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Crossing - Upper Richmond Road

  • This is a pelican crossing point.
  • The crossing point has a refuge island.
  • The crossing point has dropped kerbs.
  • Dropped kerbs have tactile paving.
  • The crossing point has a rotating cone.

Route - Upper Richmond Road to Roehampton Club Entrance

  • Turn left after crossing, then follow the pavement round to the right onto Roehampton Lane.
  • The width of the path here becomes restricted to 120cm.
  • Follow the pavement straight along Roehampton Lane past a bus stop until you reach the entrance to Roehampton Club.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 160m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving and paving slabs.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, narrow gaps and parked bicycles.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
  • The majority of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Crossing - Roehampton Club Entrance

  • This is a zebra crossing point.
  • The crossing point has flush kerbs.
  • Flush kerbs do not have tactile paving.
  • The zebra crossing is raised.

Route - Roehampton Club to Main Gate

  • Continue along Roehampton Lane.
  • Cross the entrance to the Fairacres residential estate.
  • This crossing here has dropped kerbs without tactile paving.
  • Continuing straight ahead and past a bus stop, and cross a second entrance into the Fairacres residential estate.
  • The crossing here also has dropped kerbs without tactile paving.
  • Continue along the pavement with obstructions on the right that narrow the pavement.
  • Continue past the pedestrian gate to Southlands College on the right.
  • Further along Roehampton Lane, there is another bus stop.
  • The Roehampton University main entrance is on the right hand side.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 643m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving and paving slabs.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, bins and street furniture.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
  • The majority of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Access Point - Main Gate

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Roehampton Lane.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is an open gap at this access point.
    • The width of the opening is 138cm.

Crossing - Digby Stuart College

  • This is an unmarked crossing point (without controls or markings).
  • The crossing point has flush kerbs.
  • Flush kerbs do not have tactile paving.

Route - Main Gate to Elm Grove - Conference Centre

  • Turn left after the crossing.
  • The Conference Centre is located on the right, within the Elm Grove Building.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 30m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: bollards.
  • Footpaths are step-free and level.
  • The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.