Hiking in the City. Check out Singapore’s hiking trails and explore nature all over the city, just a stone-throw from the buzzing city life.
Admiralty Park
Located in Woodlands, Admiralty Park is the largest park in the north. The 20 ha natural area includes a diverse mix of habitats for secondary forest, mangroves, rivers and open grasslands, and is home to more than 100 species of flora and fauna. It is a great place for hiking while enjoying the beauty of nature and bringing your family and children to relax here as it also has a playground for children.
6A Admiralty Rd W, Singapore 759956
Open daily, 24 Hours
Free Admission
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Bedok Reservoir Park
Located in the north of Bedok New Town, Bedok Reservoir Park is popular amongst joggers and water sports enthusiasts in the eastern part of Singapore.
With many benches along the banks of the reservoir,this is the perfect spot to relax after a long hike, savour being in the presence of nature as it is, and snap a few shots of the wild flora and fauna in the area.
901 Bedok Reservoir Road, Singapore 479266
Open daily, 24 hours
Free Admission
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Bukit Batok Nature Park
Developed on an abandoned quarry site in 1988, Bukit Batok Nature Park features stunning views and crystal clear waters. Serene and tranquil, it is an ideal place for a peaceful nature walk. Suitable for beginners, the trek trail that Bukit Batok hill offers of 36 hectares, and 120 metres altitude, visitor can explore the forest for hike or to visit the WWII memorial, which commemorates the location of one of the fiercest battles that took place in Singapore.
Hardcore hikers looking to get closer to nature can go off the beaten path and explore some of the less-travelled forest paths, so just be careful!
Bukit Batok East Ave 2, Bukit Batok East Ave 6, Lorong Sesuai
Singapore
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Bukit Brown Trail
Since 1922, Bukit Brown was the first official Chinese cemetery in Singapore.
Due to its partially neglected mandate, Bukit Brown is almost like a nature reserve itself. Abundant birdlife and abundant greenery make this a great place to explore, a great place to learn about Singapore’s history and an excellent opportunity to hike in unusual locations.
36C Lor Halwa, Singapura 298637
Open daily, 24 Hours
Free Admission
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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
With 163-ha reserve includes Singapore’s highest hill, Bukit Timah Hill, which stands at 163 m and retains one of the few areas of primary rainforest in the country. The forest on the hill has been a botanical collection ground for more than a century, and the first known specimens of many species of Malayan plants have been obtained here.
Starting from a path off Hindhede Drive, a few minutes from the Visitor Centre, walk past fragments of antiquated structures that were commonplace in early 20th century kampongs. Apart from marvelling at the wonders of this ecological gold mine, you can also partake in activities such as hiking, mountain biking and one day nature camps for children.
Bukit Panjang 177 Hindhede Drive, Singapore 589318
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Central Catchment Nature Reserve
The largest of the nature reserves in Singapore, the Central Catchment Nature Reserve occupies over 2,000 hectares of forest cover and is home to some of the richest forests in terms of biodiversity.
The Central Catchment Nature Reserve and the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve once formed a contiguous forest. It connecting to MacRitchie Reservoir Park, located at the southern-eastern end of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, and is highly visited by nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. It being a popular starting point for visitors who wish to hike the MacRitchie Trails.
601 Island Club Road (Located close to Singapore Island Country Club, via Venus Drive)
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Changi East Boardwalk
The walk, with wide as 2.4 metres, and a 2.2 km long that stretching along the coastline, the Changi East Boardwalk is a must-visit for a nice stroll during the sunset, this is one of the best trails for hiking in Singapore.
Along Changi Village Road near Civil Service Club
Free Admission
*A section of Changi Boardwalk is closed for development works from December 2020. Visitors can continue to access the remaining sections of the boardwalk. Expected completion date is end September 2021
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Chek Jawa Wetlands
One of Singapore’s richest ecosystems, Chek Jawa, is an extensive wetland measuring 100 hectares, located to the South East of the Pulau Ubin island near the main island of Singapore. Chek Jawa is a unique natural area where six major habitats meet and mix.
The 1.1-kilometre boardwalk starts from the coastal forest—try to spot fruits such as durian and mangosteen hanging from the tree. You can climb up the 21-metre-tall Jejawi Tower, located at the entrance of the mangrove forest, for a panoramic view of Pulau Ubin.
Pulau Ubin, Singapore
Open daily from 8.30 am – 6 pm
*For tide timings to plan your visit, click here.
Free Admission
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Chestnut Nature Park
Chestnut Nature Park is located on the eastern end of Chestnut Avenue. visitors to Chestnut Nature Park can look forward to a range of recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking and bird watching. Chestnut Nature Park is the first nature park in Singapore to have separate mountain biking and hiking trails with 81 hectares, making it Singapore’s largest nature park.
Chestnut Nature Park (South) has a 2.1km hiking trail, while Chestnut Nature Park (North) has a 3.5km hiking trail. This brings the total length of hiking trails in the entire nature park to 5.6 km.
Chestnut Ave, Singapura 679514
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Coney Island
Coney Island Park houses a wide variety of habitats, including coastal forests, grasslands, mangroves, and casuarina woodlands. Start exploring the forest and mangrove habitats on the newly built boardwalk and move on to the beach which can be accessed at five locations. You may also ride through the island along the 2.5 km Coney Island Park Connector, taking in the beautiful promenade view of the Serangoon Reservoir.
Punggol Promenade Nature Walk, Singapore 829325
Open daily, 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Coast-to-Coast trail
You can embark on this 36km trip and walk through some of the best parks and nature reserves in Singapore like Bukit Batok Nature Park, Macritchie Reservoir Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and Singapore Botanic Gardens. It serves as a connector between the various 18 green natural parks with over 10 checkpoints spaced out along the trail.
Bukit Batok Nature or some parks and nature reserve in Singapore
Open daily, 24 Hours
Free Admission
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Dairy Farm Nature Park
Set in a rustic environment with trails for hiking and mountain biking, the 63-hectare Dairy Farm Nature Park was developed in 2009 by National Parks Board (NParks) to provide an alternative recreational venue to Bukit
Timah Nature Reserve.
When you trip to Dairy Farm Nature Park, you should visiting to Wallace Trail, is a 2.2 km nature trail dedicated to Alfred Russel Wallace that stretches from Hillview MRT station to the Wallace Education Centre. You can discover the flora and fauna of Dairy Farm Nature Park through Wallace’s eyes while simultaneously learning about the history of the area through artefacts from the past. This place is ideal for nature lovers, bird enthusiasts and families.
100 Dairy Farm Rd, Singapore 679057
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Fort Canning Park
Fort Canning Park, an iconic hilltop landmark has witnessed many of Singapore’s historical milestones. Formerly known as the “Forbidden Hill”, it houses 9 historical gardens and is a popular spot for hiking with 48 meters altitude and artistic activity.
The Fort Canning trail is an AR (augmented reality trail) experience through an app that any visitor can experience which takes you through a 2.5km journey through history when it was once known as Government Hill.
River Valley Road, Singapore 179618
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Hindhede Nature Park
Located next to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Hindhede Nature Park features a variety of activities catered for everyone. It a good place for a leisurely hike with the family, has 9.5 hectares with easy trails and well-defined footpaths perfect for families, children and hiking beginners.
Hindhede Dr, Hindhede Dr Singapore 589318
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Kent Ridge Park
Featuring natural vegetation and a high biodiversity of wildlife, Kent Ridge Park is also a favourite of nature lovers. On the eastern side of the park towards the valley is a natural pond teeming with turtles and fish. Walk along Canopy Walk – an elevated boardwalk measuring 280-metres long linking HortPark to Kent Ridge Park – and you may just be able to catch sight of sunbirds, doves, squirrels, lizards, and white-crested laughing thrush.
Vigilante Dr, Singapura 118176
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Keppel Hill Reservoir Trek
Located off Telok Blangah Road, the Keppel Hill Reservoir Trek is one of those less commercialized walking trails. This colonial-era reservoir was formerly a source of water for the Tanjong Pagar dockyard before being used as a swimming pool in 1938.
It known with Dubbed ‘the forgotten reservoir’, Keppel Hill Reservoir became the talk of the city and also a popular trail for hiking in Singapore.
Keppel Hill, Singapore
Open daily, 24 Hours
Free Admission
Kranji Marshes
Located along the northwestern shore of Kranji Reservoir, it is one of the largest freshwater marshes in Singapore. Have 1km (area open to public), 3km (for a guided tour in the conservation area), is a great place for visitors to observe and enjoy nature, visitor can see flora and fauna and also enjoy a panoramic view of Kranji Marshes and Kranji Reservoir from the top of Raptor Tower.
11 Neo Tiew Lane 2, Singapore 718814
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Labrador Nature Reserve
Labrador Nature Park, also known as Labrador Nature Reserve, is a 9-km long trail of greenery along the Southern Ridges of Singapore. Built on the edge of the secondary forest with a prime vantage point of the cliff-side vegetation and a picturesque view of the sea with 22 hectares area.
Labrador Nature Reserve was an important World War II site. Embark on a learning journey to learn about its history, and visit sites such as the Pill Box and the Fort. It good place for hiking in Singapore featuring nature trails, natural habitats, and a seafront promenade.
Labrador Villa Road, Singapore 119187
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Lower Peirce Reservoir
The Lower Peirce Reservoir, Singapore’s second-oldest reservoir, was built by impounding the upper reaches of the Kallang River and was commissioned in 1912.
The Lower Peirce Reservoir, formerly known as the Kallang River Reservoir, has 900-metre boardwalk, you’ll be greeted with captivating views of regenerating secondary forests that line the reservoir as well as a variety of flora and fauna.
Old Upper Thomson Road
Open daily form 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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MacRitchie Reservoir Park
MacRitchie Reservoir Park is a popular spot for fitness enthusiasts and nature lovers. With canoes, kayaks, hiking trails, and sections designated for fishing, the spacious park is a storehouse of recreational activities. It will be good place to hike and enjoy a breathtaking view of MacRitchie Reservoir from Tree Top Walk Bridge.
Lornie Road, Singapore 298693
Free Admission
About TreeTop Walk
The TreeTop Walk (TTW) is the highlight of several long hiking routes in MacRitchie that brings you through the different stages of a mature secondary forest. The total length of the walkway is about 250 m and its height from the forest floor varies, with the highest point at 25 m.
601 Island Club Road, Singapore 578775
Tuesday – Friday: 9 am – 5 pm, Saturday & Sunday: 8.30 am – 5 pm
*MacRitchie Treetop Walk is closed from now until May 2021 for maintenance works.
Free Admission
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Mount Faber Park
One of the oldest parks in Singapore, Mount Faber Park is a popular tourist destination, offering visitors a host of activities you can enjoy panoramic view of the southern part of Singapore and the southern islands.
Tourists usually climb up to the highest point of the hill known as Faber Point to find a wall covered with murals that depict the history of the area. It traces the story of ancient Singapore that was known as Tamsek up to the present day.
Junction of Kampong Bahru Road and, Telok Blangah Rd, Singapura 099448
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Mount Imbiah Trail
Located in Sentosa, Imbiah Trail, also known as ‘Mount Imbiah’ – it is 65 metres above sea level, this is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Singapore. A forested hill that’s only 80m high, Mount Imbiah is one of two protected nature areas on Sentosa. 2.3km in length, this network trail takes about 30 to 40 minutes to complete.
Rustic and abandoned, the Imbiah Trail offers lots of great photo spots.
51 Imbiah Road, Singapore 099702
Open daily, 24 Hours
Free Admission
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Mount Serapong
One of the forgotten treasures of Singapore, Mount Serapong is a small hill in Sentosa Island where the dilapidated ruins of Fort Serapong built by the British army in the late 19th Century, serves as one of the best hiking trails in Singapore. Mount Serapong also known as Clement Hill.
From 85 meters altitude, visitor can see the panoramic views of Sentosa Island, Singapore, and the harbour from the top of the hill are breathtakingly beautiful.
Mount Serapong, Sentosa, Singapore
Open daily, 24 Hours
Free Admission
North Eastern Riverine Loop
With 26km long, North Eastern Riverine Loop have link to four parks of Buangkok, Sengkang and Punggol, and continues into the rustic landscapes of Punggol Beach, Punggol Promenade, and Lorong Halus Wetland.
It will be good place to hiking in Singapore.
Hougang Avenue 8 and Hougang Avenue 10, Singapore 53876
Open daily, 24 Hours
Free Admission
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Pulau Ubin’s Puaka Hill
With 74 metres high, Pulau Ubin’s Puaka trail is a short hike to the Puaka Hill, overlooking the Ubin Quarry and the west side of Pulau Ubin.
The hike provides a perfect getaway from the busy urban life, as it is set in a quiet, beautiful island covered in dense forests, untouched by urbanization and commercialization.
Jln. Endut Senin, Singapore 508346
Open daily, 24 hours
Free Admission
Southern Ridges
One of the best spots in Singapore to enjoy panoramic views of the city, harbour and the Southern Islands, the Southern Ridges is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.
The Southern Ridges Trail is a 10-kilometre hiking route in southern Singapore, open spaces that connect Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve, Southern Ridges also consists of the country’s highest pedestrian bridge, suspended at a height of 36 metres across two hills.
These ridges are an alternative for walking enthusiasts, history buffs, shutterbugs, nature lovers, bird watchers and families looking for a different kind of family outing. You can take photos while you hike over here.
109 Mount Faber Road Faber Peak, Singapore 099203
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
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St John’s Island
Saint John Island, formerly known as Pulau Sakijang Bendera. The island is located about 6.5 km south of the main island of Singapore, from the Singapore Strait.
St. John’s Island is home to mangroves, coastal plants and coral reefs and very popular for weekend visits. With 2.8 km trail, St. John’s is the largest island in the group and so it is the only one which has a real hiking trail marked on the floor with blue and yellow lines.
South of Singapore from Singapore Strait
Open daily, 24 Hours
Free Admission
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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Sungei Buloh was first opened as a Nature Park in 1993. In 2002, with 130 hectares were officially gazetted as a Nature Reserve and renamed Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.
Enjoy an up-close look at mud lobsters, tree-climbing crabs and monitor lizards when you stroll along the 500-metre-long boardwalk of the mangrove swamps in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, which runs parallel to the Wetland Centre. You can see migratory birds that arrive in September. The natural beauty of Sungei Buloh, makes it a good trail for hiking in Singapore.
301 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718925
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Tampines Eco Green
Hiking trails within the park allow nature lovers to discover an array of flora and fauna and experience nature in all its glory. Tampines Eco Green linked via park connectors from Tampines Biking Trail and Sun Plaza Park so visitor can enjoying the natural beauty of the park.
Tampines Ave 9, Singapore 520491
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Telok Blangah Hill Park
Telok Blangah Hill Park is part of the Southern Ridges, which also comprises Mount Faber Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve.
If you like hiking, you can try The Forest Walk is a great place for nature appreciation. You can enjoy your time by tracking over here, it a 1.3-kilometre-long elevated walkway that links HortPark to Telok Blangah Hill Park, or get up close and personal with the forest understory vegetation by heading through Earth Trail. For the more adventurous, take a trek through the forest floor and get even closer to nature in the Earth Trail.
10, Telok Blangah Green, Singapura 109178
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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The Green Corridor
Once a railway track, The Green Corridor has since been repurposed into a hiking trail for trekking enthusiasts in Singapore. This route serves as a connector several parks, like Bukit Timah and Kranji Wetlands.
With 24km distance,visitors can walk, jog, or bike across the Green Corridor and enjoy the stunning Instagram-worthy photo-ops with tunnels, bridges, and abandoned railway tracks.
1 Bukit Timah Railway Station, Singapore 599938
Open daily, 24 hours
Free Admission
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The Learning Forest
The Learning Forest is located in the new Tyersall-Gallop Core of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. It is designed to integrate with the existing 6-hectare Rain Forest to form an enlarged forest habitat.
Visitors can learn about freshwater forest wetland ecosystems at the Keppel Discovery Wetlands and walk amongst a collection of some of the tallest tree species in Southeast Asia at the SPH Walk of Giants. It is good place for an easy hike and is easy to get to.
1 Cluny Rd, Botanical Garden, Singapore 259569
Open daily from 5 am – 12 am
Free Admission
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The Northern Explorer Loop
Taking you through 6 different park connectors in the North of Singapore, this trail offers a variety of terrains for your hike. This 11-kilometrer trail starts at the Lower Seletar Reservoir Park, takes you via the Mandai Park Connector to the picturesque Woodlands Waterfront Park and ending in Sembawang Park.
Lower Seletar Reservoir Park until Woodlands Waterfront
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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The Rain Forest Walk (Botanic Gardens)
Singapore Botanic Gardens’ Rain Forest is one of the oldest remnants of primary rainforests in Singapore. With 6.2 hectares of rainforest is home to 314 species of flora and gives an indication of the wonderful richness of tropical plants.
A hike of 600m will take you about 30 minutes with easy walking trails for families, seniors and children so you can explore the forest.
1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569
Open daily from 5 am – 12 am
Free Admission
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Thomson Nature Park
Located to the east of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR), between Old Upper Thomson Road and Upper Thomson Road, Thomson Nature Park complements existing nature parks including Springleaf and Windsor Nature Parks to extend the green buffer for the CCNR. There are five trails to choose from that span over 3.8km.
This 50-hectare buffer park is unique for its rich cultural heritage as the site of a former Hainan Village. As you walk through the regenerating secondary forest, you can learn about the site’s history and don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for the numerous faunal species inhabiting the forest and freshwater habitats in the nature park.
832 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapura
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Upper Peirce Reservoir Park
Has 5 hectares area, The Upper Peirce Reservoir Park is a serene and tranquil park nestled just next to the Upper Peirce Reservoir. While you hiking over here, you can enjoy the beautiful of the Upper Pierce Reservoir too. This forest is home to large populations of long-tailed macaque, so you need to be carefully too.
Along Old Upper Thomson Road
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
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Western Adventure Loop
The Western Adventure Loop features quarry ponds, high cliffs and exotic bird species!
Have 12km distance there are many different routes you can take. This makes it one of the best hiking trails in Singapore.
Bukit Panjang Park Connector, Singapura
Open daily, 24 Hours
Free Admission
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Windsor Nature Park
Located off Venus Drive at the Upper Thomson area, the 75-hectare Windsor Nature Park is a green buffer for the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. A combination of three different trails amounting to a distance of 3.85 kilometers, Windsor Nature Park provides a hiking experience filled with greenery, boardwalks, cobblestones, and freshwater streams.
Over there you can visit the Hanguana Trail to appreciate the variety of native plants along the trail. Spot the talented mimic, the Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, as you explore the Drongo Trail! For a more challenging hike, head up to the TreeTop Walk.
30 Venus Drive, Singapore 573858
Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
Free Admission
