Best Nature walks in Singapore

There are many good places for nature walk, including many parks and even on one of Singapore's smaller islands.

Bukit Timah and Central Catchment nature reserve
It is one of the most popular nature walks in Singapore. This nature reserve covers an area of 164 ha and is the oldest primary rainforest. It has Singapore's highest hill (163m) and is also home to more than 840 flowering plants and over 500 species of animals.
The number of plants species grow in this Reserve is more than that in the whole of North America and new species continued to be discovered here up to these days.

For walks, there are 4 routes ranging from easy to difficult, taking approxiately 35 mins to 2 hours.
Going on a tour with a volunteer guide is the best way to see and learn more about this special forest. Free guided walks are held at 4pm on scheduled weekends. The walk will take about one hour.

Booking is not necessary for group of less than 10 participants. For enquiries, call 6554 5127 If you wish to pre-book a guide ($60 /group of up to 15) , check out the national parks website.
Getting there :
By Bus : Bus service 170, 67, 75, 171, 173, 184, 852 and 961. Alight along Upper Bukit Timah Road after the Courts furniture store and walk to the end of Hindhede Drive.

Contact Details :
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
177 Hindhede Drive
Singapore 589333

Tel: 6468 5736
Fax: 6455 3605

MacRitchie Reservoir Nature Reserve
Want some serious workout? This nature walk (the difficult route) will be the ultimate challenge. There is about 600 hectures of lush rain forest around the MacRitchie Reservoir. 6 trails range from 3km to 11km (1 hr to 5 hrs)  and a difficulty level from easy, moderate to difficult. Try the 250 m long suspension tree top walk which connects between the 2 highest
points in MacRitchie.
**MacRitchie walk is not suitable for young children.

Getting there :
By Bus : Bus number 74, 93, 132, 156, 157, 162, 165, 166, 167, 605, 852, 855 or 980. Alight at bus stop along Thomson road.

By Car : Entrance to the MacRitchie Reservoir Park car park is along Lornie Road.  Car park can be crowded on weekends, so public transport is may be a  better alternative.

Opening hours : Tue to Fri 9-5pm. Sat, Sun and Public Holiday : 8.30am - 5.00pm. Closed on Mondays (for reserch and maintenance)

Check the National Parks website for latest status of trails.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
SBWR is my family's favourite nature walk. Set in 130 hectures of mangroves, mudflats, ponds and secondary forest, Sungei Buloh is natural habitat to many plants, insects, animals and migratory birds. Because of it's ecological importance, it was developed into a nature park in 1989. 

There are a few routes you can take for the Sungei Buloh Nature Walk:

1) A 500m broadwalk which takes you right out through the mangrove without getting your feet wet. (most suitable for young children and they will be thrilled by the sighting of crabs and mud skippers)

2) Route 1 : approximately 3km, (1-2 hrs)

3) Route 2 : approximately 5km, (2-3 hrs)

4) Route 3 : approximately 7km, (4-5 hrs)

Free guided tour is available on every Saturday (except for Public holidays) at 9.00am, 10.00am, 3.00pm and 4.00pm.
Pre-booked guided tours are available at $50/group (max. 40 pax)

What to bring :Wear a hat and bring along your binoculars, insect repellent and own picnic.

Getting there :
Mondays - Saturdays : From Kranji MRT station, take bus 925. Alight at Kranji Reservoir Carpark and take a 15-mins walk to the Reserve.
Sundays and public holidays : Bus 925 stops at Reserves's entrance.

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