Ordnance Survey Road Map 1:250,000 Scale (Atlas Style)

Ordnance Surveys open data products are covered by the Open Government Licence (OGL), which allows you to:

• copy, distribute and transmit the data;
• adapt the data; and
• exploit the data commercially, whether by sub-licensing it, combining it with other data, or including it in your own product or application.

They simply ask that you acknowledge the copyright and the source of the data by including the following attribution statement:

• Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2023

This is OS Open Data - the service we offer on this page is cutting out the required area and scaling it to 1:250k as well as adding the following: North arrow, Scale bar and National Grid Reference points via our GIS setup.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What scale and detail does the 250 K Road Map offer?

The 250 K Road Map provides a clear, simplified overview of Great Britain’s major roads, motorways, and main urban centers at a 1:250,000 scale—ideal for high-level planning, route visualization, and mapping presentations.

Which formats and paper sizes are available?

Maps are delivered in high-resolution PDF, TIFF, or JPG formats, ready for desktop printing or professional binding. Choose paper sizes from A4 to A0, available in landscape or portrait orientation to suit various display needs.

Is the 250 K Road Map suitable for commercial use?

Yes—this map is provided with a full OS licence included, making it suitable for professional use such as presentations, reports, planning applications, wayfinding displays, or inclusion in client documentation.

How quickly will I receive the 250 K Road Map?

Download links typically arrive via email within 30 minutes (service available daily from 7 am to 11 pm). Larger orders or combined map types may take a bit longer, but our turnaround remains prompt.

What are the main use cases for the 250 K Road Map?

Perfect for high-level strategic planning, corporate reports, transport logistics, regional travel coordination, or educational materials—especially when detailed street data isn’t required, but major routes and towns need visibility.

Fast Digital Delivery by e-mail. Buy OS Road Map 250k Extracts from the UK Map Centre.