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Route from Ron Cooke Hub to Information Centre

University of York, Campus West, Zone 6, York, YO10 5DD

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Overview - Route Area

Ron Cooke Hub to The Pathway

  • Travel from Ron Cooke Hub to The Pathway.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 200m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: bonded gravel.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: bollards, bins and street furniture.
  • Footpaths are step-free and level.
  • 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.

Pathway to Lakeside Way

  • Head along the Pathway until you reach Lakeside View.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 205m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: bollards.
  • Footpaths are step-free and level.
  • 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.

Lakeside Way to Field Lane

  • Turn right and head down Lakeside View until you reach Field Lane.
  • As you proceed you will need to cross Lakeview Way. The crossing is level with the road.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 440m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: bonded gravel.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
  • Footpaths are step-free and level.
  • 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.

Lakeside Way Crossing

  • This is a Pelican crossing point.
  • The crossing point has a refuge island.
  • The crossing point has flush kerbs.
  • Flush kerbs have tactile paving.
  • The crossing point has a rotating cone.

Lakeside Way Crossing to University Road

  • Turn left on crossing Lakeside Way and head along Lakeside Way until you reach University Road.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 250m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: bonded gravel.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces and signs.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
  • The footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • 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.

University Road to Derwent College Service Road

  • After crossing the road turn right and head along University Road to Derwent College service road.
  • There are small service roads enroute to Derwent College.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 135m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: bonded gravel.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have very easy slopes.
  • The footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding and maps.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Derwent College Service Road Crossing

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

University Road to Harewood Way

  • Continue along University Road until you reach Harewood Way.
  • Along the route is the service road to Derwent College Blocks J and L.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 260m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: bonded gravel.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces and signs.
  • Footpaths are step-free and level.
  • The footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding and maps.
  • There are not any 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 Market Square

  • Continue along University Road until you reach the bus interchange next to Market Square. .
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 140m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: bonded gravel.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, bollards, signs and street furniture.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have very easy slopes.
  • Only some of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding and maps.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Bus Interchange to Information Centre via Market Square

  • Take the path to your left into Market Square from the Bus Interchange.
  • Head through the Market Square and then turn right until you reach the Information Centre.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 145m.
  • 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, street furniture, advertising boards, parked bicycles and overcrowding.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have steep slopes.
  • Only some of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding, information boards and maps.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.