map keysFORUMS HOME SEARCH FORUMS

Is there anywhere you can locate the map key

Hi John - there is a key for the Bike paths.  You can view this by clicking the bike symbol in the Map Types box at the top of the map.

John

This just highlights cycle routes like national cycleways. I am actually looking for the map keys which help identify things like hostels places of interest just like on an ordinary os map

I'm afraid we don't have a general map key, only the one for the bike path overlay.  

None of the tips and tricks mentioned give a key to the colour and dot/dash coding of footpaths, bridleways, byways, minor and major roads. Where do I find such information?

There is an incomplete and confused key on https://www.openstreetmap.org/key

We've added an FAQ about Map Keys. Unfortunately there is limited information from map providers on this subject.