• OS 25k Raster Tiles by UK County & Shire (1:25,000 Ordnance Survey GeoTIFF Maps)
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OS 25k Raster Tiles by UK County & Shire (1:25,000 Ordnance Survey GeoTIFF Maps)

OS 25k Raster Tiles by UK County & Shire (1:25,000 Ordnance Survey GeoTIFF Maps)

OS 1:25,000 raster tiles are high-resolution, georeferenced GeoTIFF map tiles covering Great Britain. This product provides convenient access to OS 25k mapping data pre-packaged by UK counties and historic shires, allowing you to obtain complete regional coverage without selecting individual tiles.

Based on the Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale colour raster dataset, these tiles offer detailed mapping ideal for GIS applications, planning projects, and land analysis. County-based bundles simplify workflows by delivering ready-to-use mapping aligned to administrative areas.

What Makes These Tiles Different?

Unlike standard OS raster tiles supplied individually as grid squares, this product groups tiles into county and shire-based collections, enabling you to:

  • download full county coverage in one order
  • avoid selecting multiple 10km tiles manually
  • ensure seamless mapping across administrative areas
  • streamline GIS and planning workflows

This makes the dataset particularly valuable for regional and multi-site projects.

What are OS Raster Tiles?

OS 25k raster tiles are georeferenced digital map images supplied in GeoTIFF format (with world file support). Each tile covers a fixed area of 10km × 10km, aligned to the National Grid.

They provide a detailed representation of:

footpaths, rights of way, and national trails
buildings and settlements
land use, vegetation, and terrain
heritage and tourist features

This dataset is the digital equivalent of the OS Explorer map series, widely used for countryside and land-based analysis.

Key Features & Specifications

  • Scale: 1:25,000
  • Tile size: 10km × 10km
  • Format: GeoTIFF (georeferenced with world file)
  • Coverage: Great Britain
  • Data type: Raster mapping
  • Compatible with GIS, CAD, and graphics software
  • Supplied as grouped county or shire datasets

These tiles are designed for seamless integration into GIS systems and provide a consistent mapping layer across large geographic areas.

Coverage by UK Counties & Shires

Tiles are organised into county and historic shire areas, allowing you to quickly obtain mapping for regions such as:

  • English counties (e.g. Yorkshire, Devon, Kent)
  • Scottish historic counties
  • Welsh counties

This structure is ideal for projects requiring complete regional coverage, including:

  • planning and development across districts
  • land and estate management
  • environmental and agricultural studies
  • infrastructure and utility mapping

Common Uses

OS 25k raster tiles are widely used for:

  • GIS mapping and spatial analysis
  • rural planning and site assessments
  • environmental and ecological studies
  • land ownership and estate management
  • leisure and countryside mapping

The 1:25,000 scale is particularly effective for analysing landscape features and countryside detail.

Why Choose County-Based Tile Bundles?

Combining 1:25,000 mapping with county-based delivery provides:


  • faster data acquisition

  • simplified purchasing

  • reduced setup time in GIS

  • consistent coverage across project areas

This is especially useful for professionals working across multiple sites or entire regions.

Delivery & Licensing

  • Fast digital delivery
  • Licensed Ordnance Survey data
  • Supplied in ready-to-use GeoTIFF format
  • Suitable for GIS, CAD, and mapping applications

FAQs

Are these standard OS 25k raster tiles?

Yes, but supplied as grouped datasets covering full counties or shires.

What format are the tiles supplied in?

GeoTIFF format with georeferencing and world file support.

What area does each tile cover?

Each tile covers 10km × 10km.

Do I need GIS software?

Yes, tiles are designed for GIS platforms such as QGIS or ArcGIS.

What are OS 25k maps used for?

They are commonly used for rural mapping, planning, environmental studies, and GIS analysis.

Need a Smaller Area? Check out our individual Pages for making custom areas:

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About Digital Download Maps

About the County OS Tiles Series

We've created a one-stop place to get OS Map Tiles by County - ideal for councils, public bodies and large companies looking to get quick access to OS data for the Counties across the UK

Terminals and Usage

The Terminals selector is a required field in which you indicate on how many devices or terminals the data will be used. This information is supplied to OS for copyright compliance.

OS Tile data purchased from the UK Map Centre can only be used for Internal Business Use only. This data can not be re-soled or used for commercial gain. Please see our Terms and Conditions here

Brief Terms - OS Tiles

Digital Download Products can not be returned once a purchase has been made. Please read the T&C's before making a purchase.

Please Note:
Once you place an order the file will be available to download for 14
days. If you have a any queries about licencing or terminals please do not hesitate to get in touch.