Displayed below are symbols commonly used on Ordnance Survey maps to represent public rights of way and public access areas:
| Access Land Boundary |
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| Bridleway |
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| Permitted Bridleway |
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| Permitted Bridleway (coincident with right of way) |
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| Byway |
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| Cycle Route |
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| Footpath |
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| Permitted Footpath |
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| Road used as a Public Path |
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| Forestry Commission Access Land |
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| Access Information Point |
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| Access Permitted within Managed Controls |
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| National Trust - Limited Access |
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| National Trust - Always Open |
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| National Trust for Scotland |
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| National Trail, Long Distance Route |
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| National Trail or Recreational Path |
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| National / Regional Cycle Network |
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| Other Routes with Public Access |
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| Surfaced Cycle Route |
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| Access Land in Wooded Area |
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