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Map symbol sheets

If you are interested in map symbols, please find several files below showing our popular OS Explorer™ maps and Landranger® maps below.

The sheets are A4 size and available free for you to download.

England and Scotland symbols

1:25 000 scale Explorer™ England & Scotland

1:50 000 scale Landranger® English version

OS Explorer map symbols - stay in a youth hostel

Wales symbols

1:25 000 scale Explorer Welsh version

1:50 000 scale Landranger Welsh version

Explorer map symbols - a castle to explore

Other useful resources

Abbreviations used on 1:25 000 and 1:50 scale maps

1:25 000 scale Explorer additional symbols

OS Explorer map symbols - a battle was here

Want a map that's made for you?

Our Custom maps page gives you a map with your location in the centre, you can also add your own picture for the cover to create a unique personalised map.

If you are interested in creating your own cycling, walking or running route, visit our getamap site. You can create, print and share your own routes for outdoor activities.

To buy other Ordnance Survey maps and related products, please visit our shop to see what's on offer.

How well do you know your map symbols?

Put your knowledge to the test and try the symbol quiz on our blog.

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