Ordnance Survey Maps Key

[gerbera]

Hi, can anyone tell me what the little black double dashes mean on an ordnance survey map? I've tried to copy and paste an example but can't do it!

I know the long green ones are bridleways etc. but for some reason I have it in my head that the little black double dashes are as well or am I just grasping at straws!

I have googled the key but the double dashes are not on there.

Thanks for your help!

 

[hamper05]

Think they mean that there's a track or a path there. Have a look here: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/idmapkey.htm

 

[Meandtheboys]

I always use Streetmap and the key is very clear on types of tracks, byways, bridleways etc etc

 

[Molasses]

small black dashes are parish or district boundaries
green small dashes - footpath
green long dash - bridleway

 

[gerbera]

Thank you everyone. Yep you're right they are tracks, so that doesn't mean I can ride on them

Just trying to find some riding near a house I am possibly buying that has stables for horses. Owners can't answer my question re local hacking and there are hardly any bridleways but the area is horsey...confusing!

 

[criso]

Have a look at the definitive map for your area. They tend to have good clear colour coding and are more up to date than ordnance survey maps. As well as bridleways look for restricted byways and Boats.

http://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Definitive-maps-online

 

[gerbera]

Thank you Criso will do that