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OS Map Legend

This document provides technical information and legends for map symbols used in Ordnance Survey maps at a scale of 1:25,000. It includes legends for roads and paths, railways, public rights of way, access land, and general features. It also provides information on the map projections, datums, copyright and data sources.

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OS Map Legend

This document provides technical information and legends for map symbols used in Ordnance Survey maps at a scale of 1:25,000. It includes legends for roads and paths, railways, public rights of way, access land, and general features. It also provides information on the map projections, datums, copyright and data sources.

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LEGEND

1: 25 000 scale

Customer Information
© Crown copyright 2019. Ordnance Survey, OS, and OS logos are registered
All rights reserved. trade marks of Ordnance Survey Limited, Britain’s
Version 2019-01 mapping agency.
Reproduction in whole or in part by any means is
While we have endeavoured to ensure that prohibited without the prior written permission of
the information in this product is accurate, Ordnance Survey Limited.
we cannot guarantee that it is free from Additional data sourced from third parties,
errors and omissions, in particular in relation including public sector information licensed under
to information sourced from third parties. the Open Government Licence.

Technical Information
Base map constructed on Transverse Mercator Projection, Airy Ellipsoid, OSGB (1936) datum.
Vertical datum mean sea level. The latitude, longitude graticule overlay is on the ETRS89 datum
and is compatible with the WGS84 datum used by satellite navigation devices.
Communications and Access
ROADS AND PATHS Not necessarily rights of way

M 1 or A 6(M) Service Junction Toll road


Motorway
area number junction
A 35
Dual carriageway
A 30 Service
Main road
area
B 3074
Secondary road

Narrow road with passing places

Road under construction

Road generally more than 4m wide

Road generally less than 4m wide

Other road, drive or track, fenced and unfenced

Gradient: steeper than 20% (1 in 5); 14% (1 in 7) to 20% (1 in 5)


Ferry
Ferry; Ferry P (passenger only) London River Services

Path

RAILWAYS

Single track Station, open Narrow gauge,


to passengers Siding
Standard tramway or
gauge light rail system
Multiple track London Underground
Road Road under Level Cutting Embankment Station
over crossing
Tunnel

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY Rights of way are not shown on maps of Scotland

Footpath Public rights of way shown on OS maps have been


taken from local authority definitive maps and later
Bridleway amendments. Rights of way are liable to change and
may not be clearly defined on the ground. Please
Byway open to check with the relevant local authority for the latest
all traffic information.
Restricted byway (not
for use by mechanically The representation on this map of any other road,
propelled vehicles) track or path is no evidence of the existence of
a right of way

OTHER PUBLIC ACCESS

Other routes with public access (not normally shown in urban areas)
The exact nature of the rights on these routes and the existence of
any restrictions may be checked with the local highway authority.
Alignments are based on the best information available.

Recreational route ( alternative route)

National Trail

Traffic-free cycle route

National cycle network route number – traffic free; on road

Permissive footpath Footpaths and bridleways along which landowners


have permitted public use but which are not rights
Permissive bridleway of way. The agreement may be withdrawn.

Firing and test ranges Access permitted within


DANGER MANAGED
in the area. Danger! ACCESS managed controls, for
AREA
Observe warning notices example, local byelaws.

For more information: gov.uk/guidance/public-access-to-military-areas


ACCESS LAND (England and Wales)

Access Access land portrayed on this map is intended as a


information point guide to land normally available for access on foot, for
example access land created under the Countryside
and Rights of Way Act 2000, and land managed by
Access land National Trust, Forestry Commission, Woodland Trust
and Natural Resources Wales. Some restrictions will
Access land in apply; some land shown as access land may not have
wooded area open access rights; always refer to local signage.

within sand The depiction of rights of access does not imply or


express any warranty as to its accuracy or
completeness. Observe local signs and follow the
Countryside Code. Visit: gov.uk/government/
Coastal margin
publications/the-countryside-code

All land within the 'coastal margin' (where it already exists) is associated with the England Coast
Path (nationaltrail.co.uk/england-coast-path) and is by default access land, but in some areas it
contains land not subject to access rights – for example cropped land, buildings and their
curtilage, gardens and land subject to local restrictions including many areas of saltmarsh and
flat that are not suitable for public access. The coastal margin is often steep, unstable and not
readily accessible. Please take careful note of conditions and local signage on the ground.

PUBLIC ACCESS (Scotland)

In Scotland, everyone has access


National Trust for Scotland,
always open rights in law (Land Reform Scotland
Act 2003) over most land and inland
National Trust for Scotland, limited water, provided access is exercised
access – observe local signs responsibly. This includes walking,
cycling, horse-riding and water
Forestry Commission Land, normally access, for recreational and
open – observe local signs educational purposes, and for
crossing land or water. Access rights
Woodland Trust Land do not apply to motorised activities,
hunting, shooting or fishing, nor if your
dog is not under proper control.

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code is the reference point for responsible
behaviour, and can be obtained at outdooraccess-scotland.com or by phoning
your local Scottish Natural Heritage office.

General Information
GENERAL FEATURES

Gravel pit Triangulation pillar

Mast
Sand pit
Windmill with or without sails
Other pit or quarry
Wind pump

Wind turbine
Landfill site or slag/spoil heap
Building; important building
pylon pole
Electricity transmission line
Glasshouse

Solar farm Youth hostel


Bunkhouse, camping barn or
other hostel
Slopes
Bus or coach station

Place of worship Lighthouse; disused lighthouse

Current or former place of worship; Beacon


with tower
with spire, minaret or dome
ABBREVIATIONS See website for full list

BP Boundary post MP; MS Milepost; Milestone


BS Boundary stone Mon Monument
CG Cattle grid PO Post office
CH Clubhouse Pol Sta Police station
F Sta Fire Station Resr Reservoir
FB Footbridge Sch School
Ind Est Industrial Estate TH Town hall
Liby Library NTL Normal tidal limit
Mkt Market Wks Works
Meml Memorial ° W; Spr Well; spring

BOUNDARIES
Civil Parish (CP); England
National
or Community (C); Wales
County; England National Park boundary

Unitary Authority (UA), London Borough (LB),


Metropolitan District (Met Dist) or District
(Scotland & Wales are solely Unitary Authorities)

ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION

Site of antiquity Roman Visible earthwork

1066 Site of battle (with date) Non-Roman

Information sourced from Historic England, Historic Environment Scotland and the
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales.

HEIGHTS AND NATURAL FEATURES

Water The contour interval on 1:25 000 maps are shown at 5m and/or 10m
vertical interval, to provide the most detailed heighting available.

Mud
Contours Vertical face/cliff Outcrop
200
195
Sand 180
175
165
150 150 Loose
Shingle
5m 10m Scree rock Boulders

Survey height; Surface heights are to the nearest metre above mean sea level.
52 Ground Where two heights are shown, the first is the height of the natural
284 Air ground in the location of the triangulation pillar, and the second (in
brackets) to a separate point which is the highest natural summit.

VEGETATION Limits of vegetation are defined by positioning of symbols

Coniferous trees Scrub

Non-coniferous trees Bracken, heath or rough grassland

Coppice Marsh, reeds or saltings

Orchard
Tourist & Leisure Information

Art gallery (notable / important) Museum

Boat hire National Trust

Boat trips Nature reserve

Building of historic interest Other tourist feature

Cadw Parking

Camp site Park and ride, all year

Camping and caravan site Park and ride, seasonal

Caravan site Phone; public, emergency

Castle or fort Picnic site

Cathedral or abbey Preserved railway

Country park Public house(s)

Craft centre Public toilets

Cycle hire Recreation, leisure or sports centre

Cycle trail Slipway

English Heritage Theme or pleasure park

Fishing Viewpoint

Garden or arboretum Visitor centre

Golf course or links Walks or trails

Heritage centre Water activities (board)

Historic Scotland Water activities (paddle)

Horse riding Water activities (powered)

Information centre Water activities (sailing)

Information centre, seasonal Watersports centre (multi-activity)

Mountain bike trail World Heritage site / area


UNIQUE SYMBOLS

HADRIAN’S WALL NATIONAL PARK INFORMATION CENTRES


Roman site Exmoor

Lake District
NORFOLK BROADS
Windmill (open to the public) North York Moors

Electric boat charging point Northumberland

Moorings (free)
Pembrokeshire Coast

EASTBOURNE & BEACHY HEAD Yorkshire Dales

Point of access to the foreshore

ISLES OF SCILLY WILDLIFE TRUST


Closed

Always open

Limited opening

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (MOD) AREA – Purbeck & South Dorset

Range walk starting point

Range walks

Roads open when range walks open

Restricted access to the public within Firing


Ranges. Contact MOD for Range Live Firing and
Access information:
gov.uk/guidance/public-access-to-military-areas

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