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Introduction

• The following information describes the route from Watford High Street Station to Vicarage Road Stadium.
• The route leads along Exchange Road, Ladys Close, Farraline Road and Vicarage Road.
• The approximate distance of this route is 1km.
• The route takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
• The majority of paths along the route consist of flagstone or block paving as well as tarmac.
• There is step-free access throughout this route.
• The potential hazards on this route include; congested pathways steep slopes and uneven surfaces.

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Watford High Street Station

• There is not step-free access leading from the station platforms to the station exit.
• There is step-free access when exiting the station.
• There are no accessible toilet facilities available at this station.
• Car parking facilities are not available at the station.
• For National Rail information about Watford High Street Station please click here (new tab).

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Watford High Street Station to Ladys Close

• Upon exiting the station, turn left.
• Use either the slope or step to access the path adjacent to Exchange Road.
• Once on the path, continue ahead for approximately 270 metres towards Ladys Close.
• There are slopes with slight and steep gradients in places along this section of the route.
• After approximately 160 metres, continue straight ahead past the underpass.
• The path surface consists of flagstone paving and tarmac.
• The path surface is mostly even.
• On the approach to Ladys Close there is a set of staggered barriers that cause the path to narrow.

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Ladys Close to Farraline Road Crossing

• Once on Ladys Close, continue ahead for approximately 100 metres towards the footpath that leads to Farraline Road.
• The footpath is located on the left, along Ladys Close.
• There are staggered barriers that cause the path to narrow.
• The staggered barriers are located at the beginning and end of the footpath between Ladys Close and Farraline Close
• Once on the footpath, continue ahead for a further 120 metres towards Farraline Road.
• There are slight and steep slopes in places along this section of the route.
• The path surface consists of tarmac.
• The path surface is uneven in places.
• Having reached Farraline Road, turn right and continue ahead for 15 metres towards the Farraline Road crossing point.

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Farraline Road Crossing

• This crossing has dropped kerbs and tactile paving available on both sides.
• The road surface consists of tarmac and is even.
• The road surface is cambered.
• There are visual signals available at this crossing.
• The visual signals are activated via push buttons. These are between the heights of 100cm and 120cm.
• There are rotating cones located at the base of the push button boxes to indicate when it is safe to cross.
• Having crossed, turn right.

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Farraline Road Crossing to St James Road Crossing

• Continue ahead along Farraline Road for approximately 125 metres towards the St James Road crossing.
• After approximately 20 metres, the path veers to the left.
• There are slight gradients in places along this section of the route.
• The path surface consists of tarmac.
• The path surface is mostly even.
• The path narrows to as little as 90cm in places due to road signs.
• There are multiple driveways along this section of the route.
• Caution is advised due to vehicles entering/exiting the driveways.

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St James Road Crossing

• This crossing has dropped kerbs and tactile paving available on both sides.
• The road surface consists of tarmac and is even.
• The road surface is cambered.
• There are no visual signals available at this crossing.
• Having crossed, continue ahead.

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St James Road Crossing to the Outer Concourse

• Continue ahead along Vicarage Road towards the outer concourse.
• There is an uneven area of path beyond the crossing point.
• Stay to the left when passing the tree, as the path is wider.
• There is a traffic exclusion zone in place along Vicarage Road on matchdays, from 2 hours prior to kick-off.

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Outer Concourse and Walkways

• For more information on the outer concourse areas and walkways please click here (new tab).