1:25 000 Scale Map Legend

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND OTHER ACCESS

Footpath
Bridleway
Byway open to all traffic
Restricted byway(not for use by mechanically propelled vehicles)
Other routes with public access(not normally shown in urban areas)
Recreational route
Alternative recreational route
National Trail England & Wales; Scotland
Traffic-free cycle route
Permissive footpath
Permissive bridleway
National cycle network route number - traffic free; on road
Firing and test ranges in the area. Danger! Observe warning notices
Access permitted within managed controls, for example, local bylaws.
Visit gov.uk/guidance/public-access-to-military-areas for information
Access land information point
Access land


Access land in wooded area


Access land within sand
Coastal margin
Visit gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code for information
National Trust for Scotland, always open
National Trust for Scotland, limited access - observe local signs
Forestry Commission Land, normally open - observe local signs
Woodland Trust Land
Visit www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot for up-to-date information

VEGETATION

Coniferous trees
Non-coniferous trees
Coppice
Orchard
Scrub
Bracken, heath or rough grassland
Marsh, reeds or saltings

TOURIST & LEISURE INFORMATION

Art gallery (notable/important)
Boat hire
Boat trips
Building of historic interest
Cadw
Camp site
Camping and caravan site
Caravan site
Castle or fort
Cathedral or abbey
Country park
Craft centre
Cycle hire
Cycle trail
English Heritage
Fishing
Garden or arboretum
Golf course or links
Heritage centre
Historic Scotland
Horse riding
Information centre
Information centre, seasonal
Mountain bike trail
Museum
National Trust
Nature reserve
Other tourist feature
Parking
Park and ride, all year
Park and ride, seasonal
Phone public, emergency
Picnic site
Preserved railway
Public house(s)
Public toilets
Recreation, leisure or sports centre
Slipway
Theme or pleasure park
Viewpoint
Visitor centre
Walks or trails
Water activities (board)
Water activities (paddle)
Water activities (powered)
Water activities (sailing)
Water activities (multi-activity)
World Heritage site/area

HEIGHTS AND NATURAL FEATURES

Water
Mud
Sand
Shingle
Survey height; ground
Survey height; air
Contours
Vertical face/cliff
Outcrop
Scree
Loose rock
Boulders

ARCHAEOLOGICAL & HISTORICAL INFORMATION

Site of antiquity
Roman
Non-Roman
Visible earthwork
Site of battle (with date)

GENERAL FEATURES

Triangulation pillar
Mast
Windmill with or without sails
Windpump
Wind turbine
Building; important building
Glasshouse
Youth hostel
Bunkhouse, camping barn or other hostel
Bus or coach station
Lighthouse; disused lighthouse
Beacon
Place of worship
Place of worship with tower
Place of worship with spire, minaret or dome
Gravel pit
Sand pit
Other pit or quarry
Landfill site or slag/spoil heap
Electricity transmission line
Solar farm
Slopes

ABBREVIATIONS

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

ROADS & PATHS (not necessarily rights of way)

Motorway
Service area
Junction number
Dual carriageway
Service area
Toll road junction
Main road
Secondary road
Narrow road with passing places
Road under construction
Road generally more than 4 m wide
Road generally less than 4 m wide
Other road, drive or track, un/fenced
Gradient: steeper than 20% (1 in 5)
Gradient: 14% (1 in 7) to 20% (1 in 5)
Ferry; Ferry P (passenger only)
London River Services
Path

RAILWAYS

Standard gauge single track
Standard gauge multiple track
Station, open to passengers
London Underground
Siding
Road over; road under; level crossing
Cutting; tunnel; embankment
Narrow gauge, tramway, light rail system
Station

BOUNDARIES

National
County; England
Unitary Authority (UA), London Borough (LB), Metropolitan District (Met Dist) or District
Civil Parish (CP); England or Community (C); Wales
National Park boundary

NATIONAL PARK INFORMATION CENTRES

Exmoor
Lake District
North York Moors
Northumberland
Pembrokeshire Coast
Yorkshire Dales

UNIQUE SYMBOLS - HADRIAN'S WALL

Roman site

UNIQUE SYMBOLS - NORFOLK BROADS

Windmill (open to the public)
Electric boat charging point
Moorings (free)

UNIQUE SYMBOLS - EASTBOURNE & BEACHY HEAD

Point of access to the foreshore

UNIQUE SYMBOLS - ISLES OF SCILLY WILDLIFE TRUST

Closed
Always open
Limited opening

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE 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: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-access-to-military-areas