The Best Routes in Perth, pun intended....

What a magnificent and wonderful place Perth is. How lucky are we to live somewhere with some of the most stunning beaches in the world, (mostly) beautiful weather and an ever-changing landscape? There’s a minority of people who love to diss old P-Town for being over-priced and behind the times, among other things; however it will only ever be what you make of it, so stop whining and get amongst it!

One of my favourite things to do on the weekend when the weather is spectacular is catch up with a girlfriend for a walk, some goss and a coffee, so I have put together a list of my favourite running/walking tracks and the best places nearby to stop for a well-deserved long mach.

CENTRAL

Start/finish: Resort Drive, Burswood
Total Distance: 7km
Café Suggestion: Toast
(mid-point of the route),
60 Royal Street East Perth

Start/Finish: Cnr of Mount/Cliff St, Kings Park (alternating between Mount St & Jacobs ladder a few times on each)
Or do a lap of the inside of the park, as per the yellow track on the map
Total Distance: varies, but I aim to do both at least 3 times each
Café Suggestion: Gordon Street Garage, 16 Gordon Street West Perth

Start/Finish: Lake Monger
Total Distance: each lap is 3.5km
Café Suggestion: Pearfect Pantry, 49 Herdsman Parade, Wembley

NORTH

Start/Finish: Sorrento Surf Club to Mary St and back
Total Distance: 4km
Café Suggestion: Voyage Kitchen, 128 West Coast Drive Sorrento

Start/Finish: Scarborough Beach to Bennion St and back
Total Distance: 5.5km
Café Suggestion: Yelo Café, 331 West Coast Drive Trigg

SOUTH

Start/Finish: Under the narrows bridge, to the Causeway and back
Total Distance: 9km
Café Suggestion: Atomic, Mends Street South Perth

Start/Finish: bottom of Preston Street, Como to Point Heathcoate Reserve and back
Total Distance: 7km
Café Suggestion: The Hangout, Preston Street Como