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Roland Levinsky Building to Nancy Astor Building

University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA

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Summary

Introduction

  • This is a route from the Roland Levinsky Building to Nancy Astor Building.
  • The route is approximately 500m long.
  • It takes around 10 minutes to complete the route.
  • The majority of the route is pedestrianised.
  • There are dropped kerbs and tactile warnings.
  • The route finishes on Endsleigh Place.
  • The surfaces along the route consist of block paving and tarmac.
  • All the buildings are clearly named and there are some wall signs.
  • Throughout the campus, University vehicles may use the pedestrian areas.
  • They are restricted to 5mph and the pedestrians have right of way.
  • The campus is situated on a hillside and there are sections of the route with slight and moderately steep gradients.

Roland Levinsky Building

  • https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-plymouth/plymouth-university/access-guides/roland-levinsky.

Roland Levinsky Building to Portland Square

  • From the University main reception entrance of the Roland Levinsky Building, turn right on the pedestrianised area.
  • Some vehicles use this section as there is limited short term visitor parking opposite.
  • The paved area slopes down gently for 110m towards Queen Anne Terrace.
  • Turn left onto Queen Anne Terrace and follow the slight sloped pavement for approximately 100m, where you will find Portland Square building ahead and on the left.

Portland Square to Nancy Astor Building

  • At Portland Square, take the pedestrianised path to the left of the building and follow it up the slight slope around to the right.
  • Continue past the Immersive Visual Theatre dome, following the slightly sloped path for approximately 120m and the Nancy Astor Building will be on the right when you reach Endsleigh Place.

Nancy Astor Building

  • https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-plymouth/plymouth-university/access-guides/nancy-astor-building.