Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Shopping in Worcester City.
- Https://visitworcestershire.org/business-directory/crowngate-shopping-centre
- Related link Worcester City Parking.
- Http://www.worcester.gov.uk/parking
Getting Here
- St Martins Multi Storey Car Park is located near to Worcester City Centre.
- The elevated walkway to New Street is pedestrian only.
- The nearest railway station is Worcester Shrub Hill Street.
- There is not a taxi rank along this route.
Route Overview
- This guide is based in Worcester City Centre
- This route runs from St Martins Multi Storey Car Park to New Street in Worcester City Centre, via Windsor Row. Crossing the City Walls Road.
- The total length of this route is approximately 0.160km (0.1 miles).
- This route is divided into 2 sections in this guide: -
- Section 1. The Windsor Row Walkway to New Street.
- Section 2. Windsor Row to ground level.
- The route has some slight and some steep slopes along the way.
- Pathway surfaces are tarmac.
- This route is exclusively pedestrian throughout.
- The average width of the pedestrianised section of this route is approximately 180cm.
- There are not any opportunities to sit and rest.
Parking
- On Street Parking - There is no on street parking on the main route.
- Public Car Parks - St Martins Gate Gate Multi Storey Car Park is a pay and display car park.
Access Guides Available For (Windsor Row)
Access Guides Available For (New Street)
Section 1 - Windsor Row
- St Martins Gate Car Park, to New Street, using the Windsor Row elevated walkway.
- The length of this section is approximately 160m.
- This section is an exclusively pedestrian area.
- This section has an uphill gradient for approximately 50m, crests over The City Walls Road, then has a downhill slope for 50m, before levelling off for the remaining 60m into New Street.
- The pathways are Tarmac and block paving.
- The pathway is 145cm at its narrowest point, which is though the double tunnel at the point where it joins New Street.
Section 2 - Level Changes
- After approximately 30m there is a ramp, and set of steps to gain access to ground level.
- The ramp is long with a single level area where the ramp turns though 180 degrees.
- The steps are in two runs of 30 medium height steps, unmarked, with a level rest area after 15 steps.
- Both the ramp and steps have handrails both sides.
- All surfaces are gritted asphalt.
Toilet Facilities
- Accessible and standard public toilets are not available along this route.
- Many cafés and shops have toilets but they may not be accessible.
