1:50 000 Scale Map Legend

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND OTHER ACCESS

Footpath
Bridleway
Restricted byway (not for use by mechanically propelled vehicles)
Byway open to all traffic
National Trail, Scotland’s Great Trails, European Long Distance Path, and selected recreational routes
National Cycle Network on-road route
National Cycle Network traffic-free route
National Cycle Network route number: National; Regional
Other route 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. These routes are not shown on maps of Scotland.
Danger Area
Firing and Test Ranges in the area.
Danger! Observe warning notices.
Visit gov.uk/guidance/public-access-to-military-areas for information

WATER FEATURES

Marsh or salting
Canal
Canal with towpath
Canal (dry)
Aqueduct
Lock
Ford
Lake
Weir; Footbridge
Bridge
High/low watermarks
Normal tidal limit
Slopes
Cliff / Flat rock
Lighthouse; disused lighthouse
Beacon
Water
Mud
Sand / Dunes
Shingle

LAND FEATURES

Cutting, embankment
Electricity transmission line (pylons shown at standard spacing)
Pipe line (arrow indicates direction of flow)
Buildings
Important building (selected)
Bus or coach station
Glass structure
Heliport
Place of worship with tower
Place of worship with spire, minaret or dome
Place of worship
Triangulation pillar
Mast
Wind pump
Wind turbine
Windmill with or without sails
Landfill site or slag/spoil heap
Coniferous wood
Non-coniferous wood
Mixed wood
Orchard
Park or ornamental ground
Access land (symbols indicate owner or agency - see below)
Forestry and Land Scotland
Forestry England
Natural Resources Wales
National Trust - always open
National Trust - limited access, observe local signs
National Trust for Scotland - always open
National Trust for Scotland - limited access, observe local signs
Forestry Division Plantation (Isle of Man)
Manx National Heritage
Visit www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot for up-to-date information

TOURIST & LEISURE INFORMATION

Viewpoint 180°
Viewpoint 360°
Visitor centre
Walks or trails
Nature reserve
Picnic site
Youth hostel
Golf course or links
Garden or arboretum
Camp site
Caravan site
Camping and caravan site
Selected places of tourist interest
Information centre
Information centre, seasonal
Parking
Park and ride, all year
Park and ride, seasonal
Phone public, emergency phone
Recreation, leisure or sports centre
World Heritage site or area

ABBREVIATIONS

Br
Bridge
Cemy
Cemetery
CG
Cattle grid
CH
Clubhouse
Coll
College
Fm
Farm
Ho
House
Hosp
Hospital
MP
Milepost
MS
Milestone
Mus
Museum
P
Post Office
PC
Public convenience (in rural areas)
PH
Public house
Sta
Station
Sch
School
TH
Town Hall, Guildhall or equivalent
Univ
University

ARCHAEOLOGICAL & HISTORICAL INFORMATION

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

HEIGHTS AND NATURAL FEATURES

Contours
Spot height
Cliff
Outcrop
Scree

ROADS & PATHS

Motorway
Elevated motorway
Service area
Junction number
Primary route with unfenced section
Primary route with dual carriageway
Main road with unfenced section
Main road with dual carriageway and footbridge
Road under construction
Secondary road with unfenced section
Secondary road with dual carriageway
Narrow road with passing places
Narrow road with passing places
Road generally more than 4 m wide with bridge over
Road generally less than 4 m wide
Other road, drive or track
Path
Gradient: steeper than 20% (1 in 5)
Gradient: 14% (1 in 7) to 20% (1 in 5)
Gates
Road tunnel
Ferry (passenger)
Ferry (vehicle)

RAILWAYS

Track multiple or single
Track under construction
Light rail system, narrow gauge or tramway
Bridges, footbridge
Tunnel, cutting
Station, (a) principal
Siding
Light rapid transit system station
Level crossing
Viaduct, embankment

BOUNDARIES

National
District
County, Unitary Authority, Metropolitan District or London Borough
National Park