The Southern Ridges
The Southern Ridges
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Bridging the hills of Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park, the Southern Ridges combine invigorating exercise with spectacular views across Singapore.
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Andrew D
Singapore, Singapore381 contributions
Oct 2022
I would say that the Southern Ridges is one of the best places in Singapore for travelers who are looking for an easy way to experience the natural sights without going too far off from the city center. Additionally, the beautiful bridge structure makes it easy to explore this area. It is also connected to many other surrounding nature parks so you could easily spend an entire day in this area!
Written October 10, 2022
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SOH KIEN PENG
Singapore, Singapore6,549 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
It was a 30 minutes walk from Stirling Road to the Alexandra Arch Bridge, I visited the Hort Park the previous day but that day, I decided to explore the Forest Walk stretching from the Alexandra Arch to the Henderson Waves. The directional sign on the metal bridge indicated that the distance is 2.1 km. I was curious as it was my very first forest walk in the Southern Ridges.
As I walked further in the metal bridges, the noisy car engines, the polluted exhaust fumes and the bustling traffic which is so characteristic of Alexandra Road suddenly went into silence. In the forest greenery surrounding me, I heard only the chirping of the birds and the buzzing of the cicada and the crickets. It was high up from the ground walking on the metal bridges and I felt nervous initially gripping with height phobia when looking down through the perforated gapholes of the metal bridge. I managed to pick up the courage after some distance as my fleeting mind calm down and my focus turned to the greenery and my breathing.
This is a gem in this urban island located right in the city area yet far from the madding crowd. One second, I was breathing in the toxic exhaust fumes from the zooming vehicles and the next moment I was surrounded by forest greenery and breathing in bountiful of negative ions.
I admired the occupants of those black and white bungalows in Preston Road who live so near to nature. There were informative signboards on the metal bridges introducing the various species of trees, shrubs, birds, bats that inhabited the forest. The Henderson Waves is iconic as it gives an aerial view of Telok Blangah and the vicinity. There was an entourage of Korean tourists who just arrived and were admiring the spectacular aerial view.
As a city dweller, I was always busy, anxious, worried and my life hectic . The mind is always preoccupied with work and materialistic gain. It is in this forest walk that one finds calmness in nature, and gain the courage to overcome the fear and the anxiety which plagued one's mind.
As I walked further in the metal bridges, the noisy car engines, the polluted exhaust fumes and the bustling traffic which is so characteristic of Alexandra Road suddenly went into silence. In the forest greenery surrounding me, I heard only the chirping of the birds and the buzzing of the cicada and the crickets. It was high up from the ground walking on the metal bridges and I felt nervous initially gripping with height phobia when looking down through the perforated gapholes of the metal bridge. I managed to pick up the courage after some distance as my fleeting mind calm down and my focus turned to the greenery and my breathing.
This is a gem in this urban island located right in the city area yet far from the madding crowd. One second, I was breathing in the toxic exhaust fumes from the zooming vehicles and the next moment I was surrounded by forest greenery and breathing in bountiful of negative ions.
I admired the occupants of those black and white bungalows in Preston Road who live so near to nature. There were informative signboards on the metal bridges introducing the various species of trees, shrubs, birds, bats that inhabited the forest. The Henderson Waves is iconic as it gives an aerial view of Telok Blangah and the vicinity. There was an entourage of Korean tourists who just arrived and were admiring the spectacular aerial view.
As a city dweller, I was always busy, anxious, worried and my life hectic . The mind is always preoccupied with work and materialistic gain. It is in this forest walk that one finds calmness in nature, and gain the courage to overcome the fear and the anxiety which plagued one's mind.
Written February 26, 2023
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Heng
Singapore, Singapore3,627 contributions
Feb 2021 • Solo
This hike can be carried out in parts or as a whole, and so it varies from an hour to three, depending on individual hiking speed.
I like to start at the beginning which is a short hike up mount Fabre near vivo city. I think there are about 4 entrances. Check your gps for details as it is not easy to describe in words.
From here the hike will link to the Henderson wave which is an interestingly designed bridge which is in the form of a length of wave. From here, you will get a great view of the Telok Blangah area from a high point. I think you can get a great sunset view from here but I never come then so not sure.
Continuing you will come across metal decking which offers a “tree top walk”. This leads to another bridge which crosses over to the Hort Parl. Another great attraction dedicated to plants and planting.
Heading to the rear of the park, there is a short climb which leads to BUKIT Chandu war memorial which is inside Kent ridge park.
From Kent ridge park, you can hike to science park and then to Ayer rajah industrial estate and to the One North area which is essentially a business park where you can find some restaurants. Nearest MRT is One North.
This is about three hours of hiking through road, hills, pathways and parks.
Enjoy.
I like to start at the beginning which is a short hike up mount Fabre near vivo city. I think there are about 4 entrances. Check your gps for details as it is not easy to describe in words.
From here the hike will link to the Henderson wave which is an interestingly designed bridge which is in the form of a length of wave. From here, you will get a great view of the Telok Blangah area from a high point. I think you can get a great sunset view from here but I never come then so not sure.
Continuing you will come across metal decking which offers a “tree top walk”. This leads to another bridge which crosses over to the Hort Parl. Another great attraction dedicated to plants and planting.
Heading to the rear of the park, there is a short climb which leads to BUKIT Chandu war memorial which is inside Kent ridge park.
From Kent ridge park, you can hike to science park and then to Ayer rajah industrial estate and to the One North area which is essentially a business park where you can find some restaurants. Nearest MRT is One North.
This is about three hours of hiking through road, hills, pathways and parks.
Enjoy.
Written March 7, 2021
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FlyAaron
United States760 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
What an incredible or urban oasis away from the busy streets of Singapore. As you can see from the rating and all the reviews, this is a must do activity! Back in 2002, the city proposed to connect a series of parks which is now the Southern Ridges. The approximate 6-mile walk is mostly incline and decline pathways built for the average person. You will walk over beautiful foliage and will have some of the best skyline and water views. During your walk, you’ll pass by the Singapore cable car station. If you’re planning to use the Grab app to get you there and you type in “Southern Ridges”, the GPS of the app will take the driver to a section off of Alexandra Road. Don’t do this! It’s very dangerous to get out of the car on this busy roadway. It has barriers you’ll need to jump over in order to get to the trail. I highly recommend starting at the Harbourfront MRT station. During your walk, there are plenty of rest areas and bathrooms. Make this part of your visit!
Written January 8, 2020
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kim buay p
Singapore, Singapore11,205 contributions
Aug 2020
Southern Ridges comprise of Kent Ridge Park, Labrador Nature Reserve, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Mount Faber Park.
Exiting Kent Ridge mrt station, it is possible to access Kent Ridge Park, followed by Hortpark, Alexandra Arch, Forest Walk, Telok Blangah Hill Park, Henderson Waves and finally Mount Faber Park..
Alternatively, can focus on each park on a separate day depending on the weather.
Today, after parking at the carpark near Alkaff Mansion, (free parking), we walked towards the Forest Walk. It is a step-free elevated walkway about 1.3 km long. Along the way, we enjoyed the numerous Ketapang Trees with its vivid red hue leaves due to the build up of Xanthophyll pigments. It is our closest view of the autumn colours in Singapore. There are a few interpretative sign explaining the type of flora and fauna seen from this elevated walkway. At the end of this Forest Walk, we went down to do the Earth trail. We could access back to the Forest Walk by climbing some stairs. After that we adjourned to Wildseed Cafe at Alkaff mansion for breakfast. One can also enjoy sitting in the open air conservatory with a drink. The conservatory is shaded by a hugh tree creating a lovely ambience.
Exiting Kent Ridge mrt station, it is possible to access Kent Ridge Park, followed by Hortpark, Alexandra Arch, Forest Walk, Telok Blangah Hill Park, Henderson Waves and finally Mount Faber Park..
Alternatively, can focus on each park on a separate day depending on the weather.
Today, after parking at the carpark near Alkaff Mansion, (free parking), we walked towards the Forest Walk. It is a step-free elevated walkway about 1.3 km long. Along the way, we enjoyed the numerous Ketapang Trees with its vivid red hue leaves due to the build up of Xanthophyll pigments. It is our closest view of the autumn colours in Singapore. There are a few interpretative sign explaining the type of flora and fauna seen from this elevated walkway. At the end of this Forest Walk, we went down to do the Earth trail. We could access back to the Forest Walk by climbing some stairs. After that we adjourned to Wildseed Cafe at Alkaff mansion for breakfast. One can also enjoy sitting in the open air conservatory with a drink. The conservatory is shaded by a hugh tree creating a lovely ambience.
Written August 14, 2020
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,020 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
For those who want to hike without experiencing a rugged terrain should visit this 10km trail. Trail connects Mount Faber and West Coast. Great vantage points of the city and the Southern Islands.
Written October 12, 2022
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Grover R
Pensacola, FL17,874 contributions
Feb 2020
On the southern side of Singapore are a serious of hills and ridges that are connected by a walking trail that is a feature of its own. The trail is well done with state of the art features, like the Henderson Wave. However, for me it was the views that were simply amazing. My wife and I love to find great walks for exercise and adventure when we travel. This offers both and is very enjoyable.
Written March 13, 2020
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Andy C
221 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Great hike from Henderson Waves (Mount Faber) to Kent Ridge across metal walkways and treetops. I would skip this hike during rain because the metal walkways get very slippery, and being surrounded by all metal in the treetops probably isn’t safe in a thunderstorm, but otherwise it’s a very pleasant and scenic height. If you go from end to end, it’s approximately 5k (including the Canopy Walk at Kent Ridge).
Written July 14, 2021
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CraigH08
Cincinnati, OH60 contributions
Nov 2019
This was my third time to Singapore and I had not been to this area yet.
This was totally unexpected and a very unique experience in a big city. We started our hike at the HarbourFront / Sentosa / VivoCity area (at Marang Road there is a trail entrance adjacent to the motorcycle parking lot), then hiked up, up, up to Faber Peak (through Mount Faber Park), and then across to Henderson Waves Bridge to Telok Blangah Hill Park, which connects to Southern Ridges, then across the raised platform trail, and we ended our hike at the Alexandra Road Bridge (near Hyderabad Road at the Jain School of Management). Being a civil engineer the bridges and raised platform walkways were very interesting. The design, architecture, and engineering really work will in the natural setting and with the steep topography of the land. Great views of the city. I'm not positive, but I think we probably walked 4 or 5 kilometers and took about 90 minutes.
This was totally unexpected and a very unique experience in a big city. We started our hike at the HarbourFront / Sentosa / VivoCity area (at Marang Road there is a trail entrance adjacent to the motorcycle parking lot), then hiked up, up, up to Faber Peak (through Mount Faber Park), and then across to Henderson Waves Bridge to Telok Blangah Hill Park, which connects to Southern Ridges, then across the raised platform trail, and we ended our hike at the Alexandra Road Bridge (near Hyderabad Road at the Jain School of Management). Being a civil engineer the bridges and raised platform walkways were very interesting. The design, architecture, and engineering really work will in the natural setting and with the steep topography of the land. Great views of the city. I'm not positive, but I think we probably walked 4 or 5 kilometers and took about 90 minutes.
Written February 8, 2020
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Sue B
NSW, Australia38 contributions
Feb 2020
What a lovely little walk! We climbed the stairs between Hort Park and the Southern Ridges then did the suspended walkway through to Telok Blangah Hill Park. The walkway takes around 20-30 mins with a slight uphill grade with plenty of shade along the way, although no seats. It's a chance to check out various trees along the way and be entertained by scampering squirrels. At the end of the walk disregard the signposted map that has you walking downhill for some distance to the bottom entrance of the terraced gardens, instead turn right then walk up the short (though steep) access road that puts you out on top where a shaded pergola sits for you to enjoy the view of the very pretty bougainvillea filled gardens below.
Once you walk down through the gardens there are very clean public toilets and a cheap drink vending machine a short distance down the road.
Once you walk down through the gardens there are very clean public toilets and a cheap drink vending machine a short distance down the road.
Written February 28, 2020
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OnAir35283970906
Singapore, Singapore
hello.. im bringing my mother who is of quite the age there.. is there any handicapped toilets there? i need to accompany her due to her age and the risk of falling
ILSG
Singapore, Singapore33 contributions
I cant recall there were any but I was not specifically looking.
I cant imagine the southern ridges being a perfect choice by the sound of it, lots of steps, very steep walks.
Some fragments of the southern ridges would be, that you can get to by car cutting out the energetic bits.
I would imagine the mount faber/faber point restaurant complex where the cable car goies from has handicapped facilities (and arboria is a great place to eat)
scsmMelbourne
Sydney, Australia267 contributions
We have time to do the southern ridges walk. Just wondering whether walking in one direction is better than the other.
Thanks
Cathy
Santosh1959
Hyderabad, India203 contributions
I would prefer climbing the stairs from the Harbor front side, it is less strenuous.
Are there any showering facilities in the area or nearby?
Linda W
58 contributions
No there are not.
היי אנחנו רוצים לדעת אם 4 ימים בסינגפור יספיק בשביל טיול .וגם באיזה אטרקציות לטיל תודה.
היי אנחנו רוצים לטייל בסינגפור ל4 ימים.אם זה מספיק לחוות את העיר.ובאיזה מקומות מומלץ לבקר תודה
Aida.A
6 contributions
Hi! Is Marang Trail open already?
NicoletteE-P
Pittsfield, MA23 contributions
Not sure. We were there in April.
Nets75
Toulouse, France4 contributions
Bonjour Mathieu. Nous habitons proche Toulouse et partons cinq jours sur Singapour le 25 juillet avec nos enfants de 16 et 14 ans. Est ce que cette attraction est fun pour des ados est t’il facile d’acces niveau transport, combien de temps sur place faut t’il compter,
Nous sommes preneur pour tous les bons plans que vous pouvez nous donner
Ymae
Wellington, New Zealand75 contributions
Bonjour,
pourriez vous s’il vous me plaît me donner une idée du temps (ou km) pour faire la boucle Mont Faber Peak-Faber point-Henderson Wave-Forest Walk-Mount Faber Peak ? Par ailleurs avez vous vu la Bell of Hapiness et, dans ce cas, qu’en avez vous pensé ? Merci davance
gillesandree
Montreal, Canada180 contributions
Bonjour
On s'est rendus en autobus à Hort Park et on a fait le trajet en jogging. Il me semble que ce n'était pas très long c'est 2,5 km je crois. Pour la Happiness Bell on l'a vu mais ce qui nous a le plus impressionné c'est les clochettes attachées à la clôture un peu comme les cadenas en Europe.
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