Footpath: 17

From King Street to Holloway Road

Auditor
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Attributes
Is there a footpath sign at the start?: Yes
Are there any wider passing places?: Yes
Is the path lit?: Yes
Does the path have serious cross-fall gradients / cambers?: No
Is the route suitable for assisted wheelchair users?: No
Comments: 16 steps down from footbridge to Holloway Road
Are the step treads wide ? Is it at least 280mm / 11 inches?: Yes
Comments: Steep metal steps from the footbridge
Is the path over 1 metre wide?: Yes
Is there cane detection at any potential hazards for people with poor sight ? : Yes
Are there colour-contrasted step nosings?: Yes
What is the surface made of?: Yes
Comments: Tarmac path, wooden boards on the footbridge, metal steps.
Are there large steps? Is it more than 150mm / 6 inches: No
Are there suitable resting places on long or sloping routes?: No
Are there any overhanging obstacles?: No
Is the surface level and smooth?: Yes
If stepped are there handrails on both sides?: Yes
Are the steps uniform with consistent risers and treads?: Yes
Is the route suitable for non-assisted wheelchair users?: No
How many steps in a flight?: Yes
Comments: 16 metal steps on Holloway Road side of footbridge.
Is there a long slope?: Yes
Comments: Long steady slope down from King Street to the footbridge.
Is there a level platform at the top of the slope? Minimum 1.8m / 6 feet: Yes
Are there any wider passing places?: Yes
Photographs
  • The Pastures off King Street

    The Pastures off King Street

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  • Path towards railway foot bridge

    Path towards railway foot bridge

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  • Slow slope to bridge

    Slow slope to bridge

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  • ridge at bridge

    ridge at bridge

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  • 16 steps down towards Grey Rec

    16 steps down towards Grey Rec

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  • slope down to Holloway Road / Grey Rec

    slope down to Holloway Road / Grey Rec

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