Southern Ridges — Attraction in Singapore

The Southern Ridges in Singapore is a gem for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful escape from the city's hustle. Spanning about 10 kilometers, it connects several parks, including Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, and Kent Ridge Park, through a series of elevated walkways, bridges, and forest trails.

Highlights:

Henderson Waves: This iconic bridge, the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore, offers stunning views and is a must-visit spot for its unique wave-like design. It’s especially beautiful at sunset, making it a popular spot for photography.

Lush Greenery: The trails are surrounded by dense, tropical vegetation, offering a refreshing experience. The Forest Walk and Canopy Walk provide elevated perspectives of the forest, allowing visitors to walk among the treetops.

Biodiversity: The Southern Ridges are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Birdwatchers will enjoy the chance to spot many native birds, while the rich flora provides a peaceful backdrop to the walk.

Panoramic Views: Several points along the trails offer panoramic views of the city skyline, harbor, and surrounding greenery. These viewpoints make for great resting spots and photo opportunities.

Accessibility: The trails are well-maintained and accessible, with clear signage and several entry and exit points. It’s suitable for all fitness levels, though some sections include stairs and steep paths.

Overall Experience:

The Southern Ridges offer a perfect blend of nature and city views, making it an excellent destination for a day out. Whether you're looking to exercise, enjoy a leisurely walk, or simply soak in the scenery, the Southern Ridges provide a peaceful retreat within the city. It's a must-visit for anyone looking to experience Singapore's...

I think it’s a nice hiking route with nice scenery and a good distance to challenge yourself from Mount Faber park all the way to Kent ridge. Even if you would like to end at the Henderson waves or Hort Park, that’s fine too.

It’s nice to be around the greens and see some birds and butterfly. Nature is beautiful.

However, I think the weather plays a big part too. Do check the weather forecast before and remember to bring an umbrella or rain coat regardless the weather is sunny. It is the rainy season and you don’t know when it’s going to rain, so better be prepared.

Do pack along sunscreen to reapply or bring a cap as it can be quite hot around noon. Bring along mosquito repellant to keep the mosquitoes away and we should take care of ourselves and keep dengue away.

Be responsible and dispose rubbish into the bins and don’t pollute the environment.

I recommend to take a rest when you reached hort park. You can use the washroom before you continue. The route to Kent Ridge is quite a walk.

When you walk out of Kent Ridge, you’ll see the bus stop on your left which will lead you to One North.

You can have a meal there! And walk to Buona Vista MRT while you digest.

I think you’ll be able to track...

One of the few elevated tracks in Singapore for an intense jog. Spread out over several parks in the Bukit Merah area - the environment of each is different. At Mt. Faber, the jog is mostly alongside the road leading to the cable car station. Shelter is available here, with little to no elevations. Signage to prominent landmarks is available, but not clear. Had a hard time to find Henderson Waves, before looking up on Google Maps. After this bridge, it's more of a forest feel. You can smell the urine of the local animals, as well as feces, etc. scattered on the track. Elevation is tough in the Telok Blangah Hill Park. The forest walk at the end of this park (leading to the street) can be scary for some. This is an area active with squirrels and monkeys, and they are not afraid of jumping out at you. Availability of toilets are rare. One has to come here a few times to familiarise themselves. HortPark is a fairly small park that hosts a number of events. A jog through here lead ultimately to the Kent Ridge Park. Entrance (if running westwards) is through a series of strenous but interesting hairpin bends. This park is fairly scenic with views of the lake leading to the...