Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching areas and offices.
- The Writers Shed is a small teaching area located separately just to the rear of the building.
Getting Here (Falmouth)
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By Road
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- The Falmouth Campus is approximately two hours’ drive from Exeter. From the north, take the A30 west from Exeter until you reach the A39 signposted Truro. Drive through Truro, following the signs A39 to Falmouth. Once in Falmouth, continue along the A39 towards the Town Centre. When it becomes Western Terrace, look out for the Falmouth Sports Club on the right. At the next roundabout, turn left on to Woodlane. The University is located off this road.
- There is limited parking on campus for visitors it may be advisable to use the Dell Pay and Display Car Park in Town.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stations for the campus are the Falmouth University Stop on Woodlane which serves route 366. As well as the Fox Rosehill Garden Stops which serve routes 367 and U3. There are numerous buses provided for students that go between the two campuses.
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By Train
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- The Falmouth Campus is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Falmouth Town Train station and an approximate 20 minute walk from the Falmouth Docks Train Station.
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Useful Links
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- The Travel Line South West Website for information regarding bus and coach services.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The national rail enquiries website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Campus Navigation page on the university website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 370 460.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 253 639.
- Email: [email protected].
- For additional assistance please visit Glasney lodge at the Penryn Campus.
- To see more information on Ask Academic Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 370 438.
- Email: [email protected].
- Ask offers assistance with languages, essay writing and general assistance to students.
- To see more information on Falmouth Campus Map please click here (opens new tab).
- Staff receive both Equality and Diversity and Core Academic Training.
- There is a dog toileting area in the Glasney Accommodation area.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located between the Kathmor Building and the Lamorva Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Kathmor, Lamorva Teaching and Lamorva Nursery.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is level access to the car park from the Kathmor Building.
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Comments
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- This is car park is for permit holders and nursery drop-offs only. Limited access to the car park is provided via swiping of an access card through the car park barrier.
- There are slight and steep slopes throughout the car park.
- There are two parent and child bays located next to the Lamorva Nursery.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by staff.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the right of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is cobbled.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are two routes to the main entrance from the car park. One is via a steep slope that leads to the main entrance level change the other is via 10 medium steps which can be seen in photograph 3.
- Parking in the this car park is regulated by the main campus reception.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 46cm (1ft 6in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located either side as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There is an additional easy slope in front of the building. This can be seen in photograph 4.
- The key card reader is used to access the second entrance door.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
- There is/are 1 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to offices.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a steep ramp, with a handrail on the right going up, for access to offices and toilet facilities.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The step can be seen in photograph 1. The ramp can be seen in photograph 2.
- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located to the rear of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the rear entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- There is a separate set of stairs from the first to the second floor. This can be seen in photograph 2.
Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the top of the steep ramp near the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 206cm x 202cm (6ft 9in x 6ft 8in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the second floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located at the top of the steep slope near the main entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 12m from the accessible entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
- The step(s) is / are located inside the toilet cubicle.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Writer's Shed)
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Entrance
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- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located at the base of the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.