Your footpath map will provide tips about the course you have selected. Find a course from among the various courses that suits you. You can choose from among such criterion as the time to complete and distance, as well as a course that goes through rural or urban areas.

As to what you yourself will find particularly interesting about your course… Well, as the old saying goes, “Different strokes for different folks.” But there is sure to be something that will pique your interest. That is the way you’ll make your course really “yours.” Flowers and birds in the fields… unusual manhole covers… You are going to make all sorts of discoveries! And another wonderful thing about the course will be the local folk you encounter along the way. If you want to ask one of them about the course, just ask away! That kind of social interaction is what you will find especially attractive about walking along a footpath.

You can enjoy walking the course alone, but bringing along a companion doubles the fun! Everyone from young children to seniors can walk comfortably along a footpath as they can make adjustments to their walking speed, time of day to walk, and to the course itself.

For long courses, it’s best to wear athletic shoes that are comfortable to walk in. As far as what else to wear, anything that is easy to move around in is fine. As long as you bring along with you a towel, water bottle, and map, you will be able to walk along a footpath anytime with no worries.

Spread the word about what you found great about the Nakama Footpath. And be sure to increase your circle of companions who will accompany you on your walks. Even the same course will feel different depending on the season, weather, time of day, and the companions who you are with. You are going to want to find more companions and try new courses.