Stepped ramp, Scar Bank footbridge
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Stepped ramp, Scar Bank footbridge
Image: © Robin Stott Taken: 1 Mar 2012
I would guess that there was not space for both a long ramp and a flight of steps to this footbridge. A stepped ramp or perron is a compromise. The risers are commonly 10cm or less. This discourages cyclists and skateboarders, is manageable for a pushchair, although almost impossible for a self-propelled wheelchair.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.291858
Longitude
-1.58635