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Introduction

• The following information describes the route from Whippendell Road - North Side Bus Stop (Harwoods Road) to Vicarage Road Stadium
• The approximate distance of this route is 570 metres.
• The route takes approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
• The majority of the paths have a tarmac surface.
• The potential hazards along this route include; busy roads, crossing points, manhole covers, uneven surfaces and congested pathways.

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Whippendell Road - North Side Bus Stop (Harwoods Road)

• This bus stop is located on the north side of Whippendell Road.
• There is step-free access to this bus stop.
• This bus stop is sheltered.
• There is bench seating at this bus stop.
• There is no digital display at this bus stop.
• There is no audio announcer at this bus stop.
• The bus routes that use this bus stop include R2 and W18.

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Whippendell Road - North Side Bus Stop (Harwoods Road) to Whippendell Road Crossing

• When exiting the bus turn left and follow Whippendell Road.
• The surface of the pathway is tarmac and can be uneven in places.
• There are some manhole covers along this part of the route.
• Proceed along Whippendell Road for approximately 28 metres until you reach Whippendell Road crossing point on your left.

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Whippendell Road Crossing

• There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both sides of the road.
• This crossing point is controlled by a visual indicator.
• The visual indicators are activated by push buttons.
• At this crossing, traffic comes from both directions.
• After crossing bear right onto the pathway.

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Whippendell Road Crossing to Harwoods Road Crossing

• Follow Harwoods Road for approximately 385 metres until you reach the junction with Vicarage Road.
• This part of the route is step-free.
• The surface of the path is tarmac.
• After approximately 60 metres you will reach Chester Road crossing point.
• This crossing has dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both side of the road.
• Caution should be taken when crossing due to traffic coming from both directions.
• Once across continue ahead.
• The pathway can narrow to approximately 90cm due to trees and lamp posts.
• Proceed along the path until you reach the Harwoods Road crossing point.

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Harwoods Road Crossing

• Harwoods Road crossing has dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides.
• Caution should be taken when crossing.
• Harwoods Road is one-way and traffic will be coming from your left.
• There are no visual or audio announcers at this crossing.
• Once across Harwoods Road, bear left and then right and follow the pathway onto Vicarage Road.

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Harwoods Road Crossing to Vicarage Road Crossing

• Continue along Vicarage Road for approximately 15 metres.
• The pathway is mainly tarmac and may be uneven in places.
• The crossing point is located on the left.

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Vicarage Road Crossing

• Vicarage Road crossing point has dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides.
• The crossing point is controlled by visual indicators.
• The visual indicators are activated by push buttons.
• Once across, bear left onto Vicarage Road.

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Vicarage Road Crossing to the Outer Concourse

• Continue along Vicarage Road.
• There are telephone cable boxes and lamposts on the first part of the pathway.
• At this point of the route the pathway narrows to as little as 95cm.
• Passing the south side bus stop continue along the pathway.
• The surface of the pathway is tarmac.
• This part of the route can be uneven in places
• Proceed until you reach Watford Hospital service road.
• There are dropped kerbs, but no tactile paving at this crossing.
• The service road is one-way and traffic will be approaching from your right.
• Once across this road, you have reached the outer concourse of Vicarage Road stadium.

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Outer Concourse and Walkways

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