However, a person’s experience when they hit the streets of their local neighborhood may vary from location to location.
Retail chain Runners Need has dug into data to find what it says are the best and worst UK cities for runners. The results were found by analysing local crime rates, air pollution, traffic data, and aht amount of public parks in each city.
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Running has become more popular around the UK (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
. Wokingham
This Berkshire town came out as the best overall UK town to run in. This was based on a combination of factors including crime rates and air pollution per city, traffic rates, and the number of public parks and gardens. Photo: Shutterstock
. Slough
Slough is in the top three of the best overall UK cities for running and outdoor exercise. Photo: Shutterstock
9. Selby
The Yorkshire town claimed the second spot in the safest UK towns for running and outdoor exercise. The town had 798 reported crimes. Photo: Shutterstock