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Trekking, Nature Walks and Walking Trails

(2012-05-14 03:56:31) 下一個
 


Suitable for:

Age

Children below age 13
Teenagers, between 13 and 18
Families
Couples
Senior Citizens
Young adults
Working adults
Tourists
 

Group Size

Single
Small group - 1 to 5
Large group - >5
 

Time

Day
 

Type

Dry
 

Adventure Level

Medium

Trail Guides


 

(NEW) Admiralty Park - Walking Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • A walk in a variety of habitats offering a wide choice of nature activities within a compact area
  • A close look at rare flaura and fauna not found anywhere else

Walking Time: 1 - 2 hours


Admiralty Park

(NEW) Bukit Timah Nature Reserve - Walking Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • A tropical forest walk just minutes away from the city
  • Nature in its pristine form
  • An amazing variety of native plants and animals

 

Walking Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour


Bukit Timah Pic

(NEW) North Eastern Riverine Loop (Download)

Highlights:

  • Access to a biodoversity haven for bird-watchers and nature enthusiasts
  • A trip around a scenic loop with 80% of the route along reservoirs and waterways
  • A first-hand experience of a lesser-known, rustic side of Singapore
  • A seamless route that is easily accessible via public transport

Walking Time: 3-4 hours

Cycling time: 2 hours


NERL

Labrador Nature & Coastal Walk (Download)

Highlights:

  • An up-close and personal experience with rich mangrove flora and fauna
  • Exposure to a wide variety of habitats around the seamless loop – mudflat, mangrove, coastal cliff, rocky shore, parkland and Adinandra belukar
  • Mesmerising views of Keppel Harbour, Sentosa island and Labrador Nature Reserve
  • Easy access by foot from Labrador Nature & Coastal Walk to Labrador Nature Reserve and the Southern Ridges  

Walking Time: 45 minutes (for Labrador Nature & Coastal Walk only)


Labrador Nature and Coastal Walk

Singapore Botanic Gardens - Rain Forest Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • A stroll through an ancient rainforest in the heart of the city
  • Well-marked trails and shady trees
  • An accessible living laboratory and museum of natural history

Walking Time: 30 - 40 minutes


Singapore Botanic Gardens' Rain Forest

Lower Peirce Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • An easy 900m wooden boardwalk through a mature secondary forest
  • Peaceful walk by the water’s edge
  • Symphony of nature’s music in the background
  • Sightings of native animals like the Clouded Monitor Lizard, Common Sun Skink, Plantain Squirrel and Long-tailed Macaque
  • Occasional glimpses of native birds like the Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Striped Tit-babbler and Olive-winged Bulbul

Walking Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour


Lower Peirce Reservoir Park

Singapore Botanic Gardens - Ginger Garden (Download)

Highlights:

  • Diverse collection of gingers, organised according to geographical origin or plant uses
  • Pleasant walk on the lush, verdant grounds of the Singapore Botanic Gardens
  • Popular photograph spots at the scenic waterfall

Walking Time: 30 - 45 minutes


Ginger Garden

Changi Point Coastal Walk (Download)

Highlights:

  • A scenic walk by the sea
  • Lush greenery and coastal-loving plants
  • Breathtaking views of the coast

Walking Time: 45 minutes


Changi Point Coastal Walk

Ann Siang Hill Park - Telok Ayer Green Walking Trail (Download)

Highlights:

 

  • Places of worship built in the 1800s
  • Old shophouses and traces of the lives of Singapore's early immigrants
  • Close look at interesting fruit and spice trees

Walking Time: 30 - 45 minutes


Ann Siang Hill Park

Empress Place, Esplanade Park & War Memorial Park - Walking Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • Historical landmarks telling the story of Singapore's history, growth and development
  • Introduction to prominent features of the Civic District

Walking Time: 1 hour


Empress Place, Esplanade Park & War Memorial Park

Singapore Botanic Gardens - National Orchid Garden Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • Spectacular display of more than 600 species and hybrid orchids
  • Prized collection of VIP orchids named after celebrities and foreign dignitaries
  • Simulated tropical highland forest featuring orchids normally only found in the tropical highland areas, carnivorous plants and cool-growing plant species

NOG

Central Catchment Nature Reserve (MacRitchie) - TreeTop Walk Walking Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • Bird’s eye view of the forest with its large and tall forest trees that rise above the canopy
  • A close encounter with interesting trees and plants along the trail
  • Sights of native creatures of the forest like the Clouded Monitor Lizard, Common Sun Skink, Plantain Squirrel and Long-tailed Macaque
  • Occasional glimpses of native birds like the Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Striped Tit-Babbler and Olivewinged Bulbul.

TreeTop Walk

Singapore Botanic Gardens - Evolution Garden Trail (Download

Highlights:

  • A journey through time depicting the story of plant life on Earth throughout the ages
  • A peek at the early plants like mosses, liverworts and ferns
  • Vast collection of cycads, the oldest and most primitive of the living seed plants 

Evolution Garden

Northern Explorer PCN - Cycling Trail (Download

Highlights:

  • Sweeping views of Straits of Johor from jetty at Woodlands Waterfront
  • Nature trail at Admiralty Park
  • Rich biodiversity along park connectors
  • Scenic view of Lower Seletar Reservoir

NEPCN Cycling Trail

Northern Explorer PCN - Walking Trail (Download

Highlights:

  • Pleasant walk along green belts on NEPCN
  • Close encounter with diverse spread of flora and fauna at Admiralty Park
  • Scenic spots offering nice views of Lower Seletar Reservoir
  • Sweeping views of Straits of Johor from jetty at Woodlands Waterfront

NEPCN Walking Trail

Heritage Trees at Changi Walking Trail (Download)   

Highlights:

  • Close look at nine magnificent Heritage Trees in the Changi Tree Conservation Area
  • Quiet resting point at Turnhouse Park, against the backdrop of lush greenery

Walking Time: 30 min


Heritage Trees of Changi

Fort Canning  Park - Trees of the Fort Walking Trail (Download)  

Highlights:

  • Nice walk in Fort Canning Park against the backdrop of lush greenery and rich history
  • Close look at 25 beautiful trees in the park

Walking Time: 1 hour


Fort Canning trees

Pulau Ubin - Tree Trail (Download)  

Highlights:

  • "Off the beaten track" experience across Pulau Ubin
  • Close look at interesting flora on Pulau Ubin
  • House of the late Village Head
  • House No. 1 (Tudor-style cottage with fireplace)
  • Glimpse of Pulau Sekudu (Frog Island) and views of the sea from the jetty

Walking Time: 2 hours


Pulau Ubin Trees Trail

Singapore Botanic Gardens - Heritage Trees of Singapore Botanic Gardens Walking Trail (Download)  

Highlights:

  • Nice walk on the lush verdant grounds of the Singapore Botanic Gardens
  • Close look at seven magnificent Heritage Trees.

Walking Time: 30 mins


SBG Trees

Eastern Coastal PCN - Cycling Trail (Download

Highlights:

  • Mangrove Boardwalk and bird-watching tower at Pasir Ris Park
  • Heritage Trees in Changi
  • Ketam Mountain Bike at Pulau Ubin
  • Scenic views along Coastal Park Connector
  • Cable ski and other water sports at East Coast Park
  • Forest Adventure at Bedok Reservoir Park

ECPCN Cycling Trail

Sengkang Riverside Park - Fruit Tree Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • Close look at 16 interesting fruit trees
  • Pleasant walk around the parameters of a constructed wetland
  • Easy spotting of birds, dragonflies and damselflies

Walking Time: 30 mins


Marang Trail

Southern Ridges

- From Marang Trail to Canopy Walk (Download)
- From Canopy walk to Marang Trail (
Download)

Highlights:

  • Mount Faber (spectacular view)
  • Forest Walk (elevated walkway)
  • Henderson Waves (viewing migratory birds-of-prey)
  • Alexandra Arch (unique architecture)
  • Canopy Walk (boards depicting WWII-related events)

Walking Time: 2 - 3 hours


Southern Ridges

Southern Ridges - Marang Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • Flora and fauna of secondary forest

Walking Time: 15 mins


Marang Trail

Southern Ridges - Forest Walk (Download)

Highlights:

  • Elevated walkway
  • High biodiversity of flora and fauna

Walking Time: 20 mins


Forest walk

Southern Ridges - Faber Walk (Download)

Highlights:

  • Bird's eye view from Mount Faber
  • Merlion sculpture
  • Jewel Box

Walking Time: 15 mins


Faber walk

Southern Ridges - Henderson Waves (Download)

Highlights:

  • Highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore
  • Distinctive architecture of bridge
  • Good point for viewing migratory birds-of-prey

Walking Time: 5 mins


Henderson waves

Southern Ridges - Flora Walk (Download)

Highlights:

  • More than 100 species of flowering shrubs and trees

Walking Time: 5 mins


Flora Walk

Southern Ridges - Hilltop Walk (Download)

Highlights:

  • Terraced garden - highest point in Telok Blangah Hilltop Park

Walking Time: 15 mins


Hilltop Walk

Southern Ridges - Canopy Walk (Download)

Highlights:

  • adinandra belukar (secondary forest)
  • Boards depicting important WWII-related events
  • High biodiversity of birds

Walking Time: 5 mins


canopy walk

Southern Ridges - Alexandra Arch (Download)

Highlights:

  • Open leaf structure of bridge
  • Changing LED lights at night

Walking Time: 15 mins


Alexandra Arch

Pasir Ris Park (Download)

Highlights:

  • Mangrove Boardwalk
  • Jetty and Bird Tower (bird-watching opportunities)
  • Kitchen Garden (Sensory Experience)
  • Maze Garden (Mini adventure)

Walking Time: 1 - 2 hours


Pasir Ris

Labrador Nature Reserve (Download)

Highlights:

  • Sites indicating Singapore’s historical maritime and war past
  • Paranomic view of Singapore’s offshore islands
  • Diverse flora and fauna

Walking Time: 1 - 2 hours


Labrador

Bukit Batok Nature Park (Download)

Highlights:

  • Interesting species of trees and shrubs
  • Vantage views of quarry pool from lookout points
  • Bird-watching opportunities
  • World War II Memorial Site

Walking Time: 1 - 2 hours


Bukit Batok

Fort Canning Park - Singapore's Ancient History Walking Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • Spice Garden (site of Singapore’s first experimental and botanical garden)
  • Heritage Trees
  • Keramat (shrine) housing tomb of the last ruler of pre-colonial Singapore
  • Archaeological dig and exhibition area

Walking Time: 1 - 2 hours


Ancient History Walking Trail

Fort Canning Park - Singapore's Colonial History Walking Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • Remnants and relics depicting Fort Canning’s military history
  • Site of Sir Stamford Raffles’ first bungalow
  • Spice garden (site of Singapore’s first experimental and botanical garden)
  • Singapore’s heritage and native trees

Walking Time: 1 - 2 hours


Colonial History

MacRitchie Boardwalk -  Prunus Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • Close encounter with interesting trees and plants
  • Possible sights of native creatures of the forest
  • Beautiful views of the reservoir against the backdrop of dense rainforest

Walking Time: 1 hour


Prunus Trail

MacRitchie Boardwalk - Chemperai Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • Panoramic views of the reservoir against the backdrop of dense rainforest
  • Thriving dragonfly and damselfly communities
  • An easy trail that skirts the edge of the reservoir

Walking Time: 1 hour


Chemparai Trail

Western Adventure PCN - Cycling Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • Butterfly Garden at Pangsua PC
  • Mountain tracks at Dairy Farm Nature Park
  • Rock climbing facilities at Dairy Farm Quarry
  • Wallace Education Centre (learning journey)

Cycling Time: 2 - 4 hours


PCN Cycling Trail

Western Adventure PCN - Walking Trail (Download)

Highlights:

  • Wallace Education Centre (learning journey)
  • Close views of wildlife at the Singapore quarry
  • Nature trail at Bukit Batok Nature Park
  • Scenic views of quarry lake

Walking Time: 4 - 6 hours


PCN Walking Trail
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