Build a short neighborhood loop
Start with a route that takes about twenty minutes and returns to a familiar place. Prefer sidewalks, accessible crossings and public paths. Check current opening hours if a park or passage is part of the route.
Give the loop a simple theme: street trees, building entrances or public art. Stop out of the flow of pedestrians when taking notes. Record a useful landmark at each turn so the route is easy to repeat without staring at a phone.