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St Martins Gate Car Park to New Street via 2nd Floor Footbridge

Route - St Martins Gate Car Park to New Street via 2nd floor foot bridge

Access Guide

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Introduction

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.