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Route from Ron Cooke Hub to the Roger Kirk Centre

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

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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 Zone 6 Campus Entrance

  • Turn right after crossing University Road and head past Heslington Hall.
  • Before continuing on and entering the doorway into West Campus Zone 6 which is located a little further on to your left.
  • You will need to cross a small area of staff car park to reach the doorway.
  • The doorway has a width of 106cm and is permanently held open.
  • 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 and bonded gravel.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces and signs.
  • 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.

Zone 6 Campus Entrance to the Rear of Heslington Hall

  • On entering the Zone 6 Campus entrance, head along the path to your right.
  • Before turning left and heading to the rear of Heslington Hall and following the path next to the gardens, until you see another path to your right.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 175m.
  • 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 overcrowding.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have very easy slopes.
  • The majority 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.

Pathway to Central Hall Bridge

  • Continue along the path until you reach the Central Hall Bridge.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Path along the side of the Lake to the front of P/A-P/F, P/K-P/N, P/S, P/T

  • Head along the path between - Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering and the lake.
  • After passing - Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering to Roger Kirk Building turn left and head towards car park. .
  • 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 and parked bicycles.
  • 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.

P/A-P/F, P/K-P/N, P/S, P/T - Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering to Roger Kirk Building

  • Turn right and head along the pavement next to the car park to reach the Roger Kirk Building.
  • 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: uneven surfaces, bollards, bins, signs, rubbish bags, parked bicycles and overcrowding.
  • Footpaths are step-free and level.
  • 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.