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Public Rights of Way

Displayed below are symbols commonly used on Ordnance Survey maps to represent public rights of way and public access areas:

Access Land Boundary
Bridleway
Permitted Bridleway
Permitted Bridleway (coincident with right of way)
Byway
Cycle Route
Footpath
Permitted Footpath
Road used as a Public Path
Forestry Commission Access Land
Access Information Point
Access Permitted within Managed Controls
National Trust - Limited Access
National Trust - Always Open
National Trust for Scotland
National Trail, Long Distance Route
National Trail or Recreational Path
National / Regional Cycle Network
Other Routes with Public Access
Surfaced Cycle Route
Access Land in Wooded Area

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