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.
7. Stirling
Located at the foot of the Ochil Hills, Stirling placed in the top three cleanest cities in the UK, This was based on local and regional data estimates of carbon dioxide emissions. Photo: Shutterstock
8. Scarborough
The North Yorkshire town came up as the safest town for running and outdoor exercise in the UK. The town had 427 reported crimes, obtained from government data on local crime rates. 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