Download OpenStreetMap Data for Wales
Select an area within Wales and choose a data type to download from OpenStreetMap via the Overpass API. Data is returned as GeoJSON.
1. Select Area
2. Choose Data Type
Data from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL.
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Download Wales Map Data from OpenStreetMap
Use this free tool to download geospatial data for Wales directly from OpenStreetMap. The map is pre-centered on Wales — draw a bounding box to select an area, choose a data type, and export the results as GeoJSON. No sign-up or software installation required.
Available Wales Data Types
Wales Roads & Highways
Download motorways, highways, residential streets, paths, and cycleways across Wales.
Wales Building Footprints
Extract building outlines including residential, commercial, and industrial structures in Wales.
Wales Waterways
Rivers, streams, canals, and drainage ditches throughout Wales.
Wales Railways
Rail lines, stations, and light rail networks in Wales.
Wales Land Use
Parks, forests, residential zones, commercial areas, and farmland in Wales.
Wales Amenities
Schools, hospitals, restaurants, shops, and public services across Wales.
Wales Natural Features
Water bodies, forests, coastlines, peaks, and wetlands in Wales.
Wales Power Infrastructure
Power lines, substations, and generators throughout Wales.
How to Download Wales OSM Data
- Select an area — Use Shift + drag on the map to draw a bounding box within Wales.
- Choose a data type — Pick from roads, buildings, waterways, railways, land use, amenities, natural features, or power infrastructure.
- Download — Click the download button to fetch data from the Overpass API. Preview the results on the map, then save as GeoJSON.
Output Format
Data is exported as GeoJSON, a widely supported open standard for geospatial data. GeoJSON files can be opened in QGIS, ArcGIS, Mapbox, Leaflet, Google Earth, and many other GIS tools. You can also use QuickMapTools to convert GeoJSON to Shapefile, convert GeoJSON to KML, or visualize GeoJSON on a map.