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Route from Roger Kirk Centre to Church Lane Building

University of York, Campus East, Zone 8, York, YO10 5GE

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    • The approximate distance of this route is 1.25 km.
    • The average walking time between the start and end points is 15 minutes.
    • Points of interest along the route include: P/A-P/F, P/K-P/N, P/S, P/T & P/X - Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering, F - Central Hall, BS- Berrick Saul Building, V/A, V/B & V/N - Vanbrugh College Nucleus, MSD/R - Market Square, SLB - Spring Lane Building, Derwent College Block L and C/G & YPI - Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories & York Plasma Institute Laboratories.

Roger Kirk Centre to Physics

  • Turn left on exiting the Roger Kirk Centre and head towards the Physics Building. Near the main entrance to the Physics Building, turn left and take the path towards the Lake.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 65m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: bollards, signs, street furniture and parked bicycles.
  • Footpaths are step-free and level.
  • The majority of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding, information boards and maps.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Physics to Central Hall Bridge

  • Head along the path by the lake and continue until you reach the Central Hall Bridge.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 140m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving and bonded gravel.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces and street furniture.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have very easy slopes.
  • Only some of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Central Hall Bridge to Central Hall

  • Head over Central Hall Bridge past Central Hall.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 100m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have steep slopes.
  • The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Central Hall to Vanbrugh College

  • Turn left and head to Vanbrugh College. .
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 55m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: overcrowding.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have steep slopes.
  • The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding and maps.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The seats are located on reaching Vanbrugh College.

Vanbrugh College to Market Square

  • Head along the covered walkway between Vanbrugh College to Market Square.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 95m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving and rubber matting.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: parked bicycles and overcrowding.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have steep slopes.
  • The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding, information boards and maps.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Along the route you will pass the Department of Language and Linguistics.

University Road to Harewood Way

  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 135m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete, tarmac and block paving.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, bins and signs.
  • Footpaths are step-free and level.
  • Only some of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding and maps.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Harewood Way Crossing

  • This is a Zebra crossing point.
  • The crossing point has flush kerbs.
  • Flush kerbs have tactile paving.

University Road to University Road Crossing

  • Continue along University Road until you reach the road crossing across University Road. There is a service road to reach Derwent College along this part of the route.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 250m.
  • 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.
  • Footpaths are step-free and level.
  • The footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

University Road Crossing

  • This is an unmarked crossing point (without controls or markings).
  • The crossing point has a refuge island.
  • The crossing point has flush kerbs.
  • Flush kerbs have tactile paving.

Innovation Way to Church Lane

  • Turn left and head up Innovation Way until you reach Church Lane.
  • Enroute you will need to cross three service roads; the first of which is for C/G & YPI - Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories & York Plasma Institute Laboratories.
  • All three crossings have flush tactile dropped kerbs on either side.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 200m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac and bonded gravel.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces and signs.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have slight 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.

Church Lane Crossing

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

Church Lane Crossing to Church Lane Building Service Road

  • Turn right and head along Church Lane until you reach the service road into the Church Lane Building Car Park.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 45m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: overgrowing vegetation.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have very easy slopes.
  • The footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Church Lane Building Service Road Crossing

  • This is an unmarked crossing point (without controls or markings).
  • The crossing point has flush kerbs.
  • Flush kerbs have tactile paving.

Church Lane Building Service Road to Church Lane Building Main Entrance

  • Turn left and head to main entrance of the Church Lane 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: uneven surfaces.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have slight ramps.
  • The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.