Each map draws the same OpenStreetMap data its own way. These are the features that matter when you plan; the official legend shows everything else.
The standard OpenStreetMap map: every way and place the community has mapped, drawn for orientation. Official legend
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Footpath or path | |
| Track (farm or forest road) | |
| Cycleway | |
| Bridleway | |
| Steps | |
| Forest | |
| Water |
A topographic map from OpenStreetMap and elevation data: contour lines and hillshade show the shape of the land. Official legend
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Footpath or path | |
| Track (farm or forest road) | |
| Contour line (thin every 10–20 m, thicker every 50–100 m) | |
| Forest | |
| Rock and scree | |
| Glacier | |
| Peak with its height |
A cycling map by Thunderforest: cycle routes and cycle paths stand out on a quiet background. Official legend
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| National cycle route / node network | |
| Regional cycle route / node network | |
| Local cycle route / node network | |
| Cycle path | |
| Bridleway | |
| Footpath (no cycling) |
The symbols show the style; colours on screen can differ slightly from the official legend.