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Route from Fountains Learning Centre to 44 Lord Mayor's Walk via The Quad and Holgate

York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of building.
    • This entrance gives access to Fountains Learning Centre lobby, cafĂ© and Lecture Theatre FT002.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 154cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 151cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located before the entrance .
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Fountain's Learning Centre to Holgate Building Launchpad Entrance

  • At the top of the slope leading up from the rear entrance of the Fountain's Learning Centre continue forward and head towards the walkway between the Skel - SK and the Foss - FS Building's (photograph 1).
  • The surface in this area is block paving.
  • Head towards the left of the walkway close to the Skel - SK building and head down the slight brick block paved slope (photographs 2 and 3). As you head down the slope there is a handrail to the right.
  • At the bottom of the slope continue forward (photograph 4) and after a few metres you will be able to see the Launchpad Entrance to Holgate - HG (photograph 5).

Outside Access (Launchpad)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located opposite the Foss and Skel Buildings.
    • This entrance gives access to the Launchpad and the rest of the ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Launchpad'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.

Holgate Building Launchpad Entrance to Holgate Building Main Entrance

  • Head forward on entrance through the double automatic doors shown in photograph 1 which have a width of 180cm.
  • Continue forward and head onwards for approximately 40m (photographs 2, 3 and 4).
  • Head past the student information desk and head through the double automatic doors with a width of 180cm which can be seen in photographs 5.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located opposite Quad North and the Temple Wing.
    • This entrance gives access to ground floor Student Information Desk Area.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Holgate'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.

Holgate Main Entrance to Ripon Wing Main Entrance

  • Turn left on exiting Holgate - HG via the main entrance and head past the Temple Wing - TW to your right a distance of approximately 40m (photographs 1 and 2).
  • As you proceed from the main entrance the surface is tarmac and there is a very slight downhill gradient. Cars may use this road on occasion.
  • Upon passing Temple Wing - TW turn right and head down the road between the Temple Wing - TW and Student Union - SU (photograph 3).
  • Continue on down the road for approximately 40m as you do so be wary of cars as infrequently vehicles travel along this section of road (photograph 4).
  • As you continue along this road you will pass the Chapel - CH.
  • You will also pass in front of the chapel a fenced dog toileting area photograph 5.
  • As you approach the main entrance to the Ripon Wing there are speed bumps to the left and right of the road. The middle of the road is level so head through this gap and continue onwards (photograph 6).

Ripon Wing Main Entrance to the Quad

  • Continue past the main entrance to the Ripon Wing and keep going for approximately 25m until you reach the arched walkway into the Quad through East Quad - QE (photographs 1 and 2).
  • This area starts as being tarmac but turns into a block paved area.
  • Upon reaching the arched walkway turn right and head through it into the Quad (photograph 3).
  • The arch into the walkway has a width of over 150cm.
  • As you enter the walkway there is a central metal catch which may serve as a trip hazard (photograph 4).
  • There is a similar arch at the end of the walkway (photograph 5).
  • The surface of the Walkway is block paved and is approximately 10m from one side to the other.
  • Upon exiting the walkway turn left (photograph 6).

Outside Access (Rear Quad Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off the Quad.
    • This entrance gives access to QW003, QW007, Quad West - QS Lift and stairs from the ground to the second floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Quad West - QW'.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to your left as you approach the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 8 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • Comments View
    • There is a slight slope leading to the ramp which can be seen in photographs 2 and 3. This slope involves passing the entrances from the Quad into Quad East - QE and Quad South - QS. At its narrowest point (photograph 2) the width of this slope is 140cm.

Rear Courtyard Entrance to Main Entrance

  • Once through the rear courtyard entrance door continue straight ahead for approximately 12m to reach the main entrance.
  • The floor is block paved.

Outside Access (Quad West Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to QW003, QW007, Quad West - QS Lift and stairs from the ground to the second floor.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 112cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Quad West Main Entrance to Lord Mayor's Walk

  • Upon exiting the main entrance head down the path to your left for approximately 60m (photographs 1 and 2).
  • There is a slight camber in the centre of the path as you proceed.
  • At the end of the path there are bollards with a width of 93cm between them as seen in photograph 3.
  • After which begin and head out the gates leading onto Lord Mayor's Walk (photograph 4 and 5).

Lord Mayor's Walk to 44 Lord Mayor's Walk

  • Turn left on reaching Lord Mayor's Walk and continue for approximately 25m until you reach the main entrance into 44 Lord Mayor's Walk.
  • The surface of the path is tarmac until just before you reach the entrance when it becomes block paving.
  • The entrance will be on your left as you approach it.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with '44 Lord Mayors Walk MW'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 3 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 21cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There is a gate in front of the entrance that opens away from you and is permanently held open.
    • The width of the gate is 93cm.