1. Look at a map of your neighbourhood. Look for nearby nearby parks, golf courses, hiking trails and roads with pavements.
  2. Check in your local press to if there are any local running, walking or jogging clubs in your area and what their recommendations are.  It might be worth checking in to local cycle routes as these often follow walking routes.
  3. Scout out where you’re thinking of running, jogging or walking.  If the traffic is particularly heavy, drive.
  4. Look for routes that you can jog at any time of day.  Well lit trails in well populated areas are key.
  5. Make sure the environment suits your style of exercise.  Avoid long distances of cement or concrete and stick to dirt tracks or grass routes if available.
  6. Always make adjustments to your routes as local disruptions may occur.
  7. Ensure you’ve got a few routes with varying distances in your mind so that you can vary your exercise.
  8. Time yourself along your route, and get an idea of distance using a mileage counter, or Google Maps.
  9. The presence of other joggers along a route often signifies that the route is good and well used.
  10. Always run with someone else where possible.