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Route from the University Library to Halifax College

University of York, Campus West, Zone 3, York, YO10 5DD

Access Guide

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Introduction

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a third set of doors to access the library with a width of 128cm.
    • There are alternate entrance doors that bypass the first set of entrance doors. These can be seen in photograph 4.

Lift (Library Bridge)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right of the library bridge, on the lower level.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630 kg.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 140cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is an intercom at a height of 105cm for the lift.
    • The lift as it appears on the upper bridge level is shown in photograph 3.
    • On the upper level, there is a long slight ramp that leads directly from the lift to the front of the University Library, with a width of 116cm and handrails on both sides (photographs 6 and 7).

Library Bridge Lift Lower Level to Cloistered Walkway

  • Exit the lift and follow the path around to the right for 20m then turn right into the path leading to Market Square.
  • The surface of the path is tarmac.
  • Continue ahead for 25m, the path slopes upwards which is steep for the last few metres at the end of the wall on the left.
  • The surface changes to paving slabs.
  • Turn diagonally left for 13m, past the steps and onto the cloistered walkway.

Cloistered Walkway to Vanbrugh College Nucleus

  • On reaching the walkway, turn right and continue for approximately 105m until reaching the Vanbrugh College Nucleus.
  • There is a steep slope heading downwards as you turn right from the Market Square (photograph 1).
  • The is a slight slope downwards as you continue.

Vanbrugh College Nucleus to Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering North Side

  • Upon reaching the Vanbrugh College Nucleus, turn left and continue for approximately 40m before turning right and heading past the Central Hall to the Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering.
  • The surface of the path is paving slabs with a slight slope leading downwards.
  • There is a slight slope to reach Central Hall.
  • The surface of the path at the side of the Central Hall is block paving.
  • Head past the Central Hall Main Entrance and head to the bridge between Central Hall and Exhibition Centre, Physics and Electronic Engineering Building.
  • The bridge is cloistered and is raised in the centre with slight slopes going up and down.
  • At the end of the bridge the surface changes to paving slabs and then compact gravel.
  • The cloistered area continues for a small distance after the bridge before becoming a path around the left hand side of the Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering Building.

Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering North Side to Newton Way

  • Continue ahead along the path to the left of the Exhibition Centre, Physics and Electronic Engineering Building.
  • After 45m take the path on the right and continue to follow round to the right for 75m to reach Newton Way.
  • The surface of the path is tarmac.

Newton Way to Heslington Lane

  • On reaching Newton Way turn left.
  • There is bench seating on the left.
  • After approximately 23m there is a road leading into Car Park South 6.1.
  • The surface of the path is tarmac.
  • The crossing over the road has tactile dropped kerbs on both sides.
  • After crossing the road, continue along Newton Way for approximately 30m then turn left and head down the path. This path has a slight slope at its start.
  • After approximately 25m there is a zebra crossing with tactile dropped kerbs on either side.
  • Continue for another 30m and there will be a gate to access the pavement along Heslington Lane.
  • The gate has a width of 140cm.

Heslington Lane to Garrowby Way

  • Go through the gate and turn left to the zebra crossing.
  • The zebra crossing has tactile dropped kerbs on either side and gates with 140cm widths on the far side.
  • Head along the path around the edge of the sports fields for approximately 250m to the end.
  • The path is uneven in places and has occasional seating along it's length.
  • The surface of the path is tarmac.
  • At the end of the path there is a set of gates with a width of 140cm leading to a crossing over Holmefield Lane.
  • The crossing has steep tactile dropped kerbs on either side.

Garrowby Way to the Halifax College Reception Main Entrance

  • After crossing Holmefield Lane turn right and continue for approximately 40m to reach Garrowby Way.
  • Turn left and head down Garrowby Way for approximately 100m to the Halifax College Reception.
  • There is a slight slope towards the road as you head along the pavement.
  • After approximately 25m there is a service road with tactile dropped kerbs on either side.
  • The surface of the path is tarmac.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.