Singapore Quarry
Singapore Quarry
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sglover
London, UK58 contributions
Sep 2018
My companion and I walked the long way round from Hillview MRT. Along the way we saw unknown varieties of lizards, monitor lizards, monkeys, various birds, as well as various trees. The trail is mostly uphill. Don’t be deceived when you go downhill, there’s more uphill to come! It was tranquil the Saturday morning we were there. We saw at most a dozen others wandering along the trail. The road goes through forested areas and the area was well respected with no rubbish left about. In the quarry we also saw lots of fishes. The turtles were shy that morning. I’m no nature expert, but I loved every moment of the experience.
On the way back we took the short cut through the houses to get to the Rail Mall. The branch of Cold Storage was most welcome to get a chilled coconut water and also to enjoy the colder air inside.
If you’re looking for something different, that’s not too strenuous, if you want a memory of Singapore outside the usual tourist haunts I highly recommend this if you love, as I do, going off the beaten track anywhere in Singapore,
On the way back we took the short cut through the houses to get to the Rail Mall. The branch of Cold Storage was most welcome to get a chilled coconut water and also to enjoy the colder air inside.
If you’re looking for something different, that’s not too strenuous, if you want a memory of Singapore outside the usual tourist haunts I highly recommend this if you love, as I do, going off the beaten track anywhere in Singapore,
Written October 5, 2018
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Ad T
Vlissingen, The Netherlands7 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
There is almost no traffic noise. Watch the turtles in the water. The monkeys play in the trees across the water. Birds sing their song. Just sit there for some time, don't talk, just relax.
Written May 28, 2017
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Nigel G
Singapore, Singapore8,657 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
Had a wonderful day half day at the Quarry on Saturday despite the rainfall. Notwithstanding, that gave rise to a spectacular waterfall appearing in the rock face. Plenty of flora and fauna.
Birds of note: Stork-billed kingfisher, greater racket tailed drongo, a yellow vented bulbul and an olive winged bulbul. The kingfisher was on the quarry face side so a bit for to photograph but clear on my lens. Monitor lizards were seen in the quarry. Snails eggs on the lake foliage.
Lots on monkeys busy on the winding road from car park A. A skink was resting enjoying the sun before the storm.
Butterflies and dragonflies also seen. Brilliant bursts of orange in the canopy from the Spathodea - Nandi flame tree. Old tree trunks with fungi growing and inhabited by millipedes - anoplodesmus sussuril.
The shortest route to the Quarry is from Rail Mall in Upper Bukit Timah - but in many ways the walk to the Quarry is where the abundance of nature is. The platform at the Quarry is limited but gives an opportunity to see the lake. It would be nice if there was another viewing platform at the other end of the Quarry.
Nature at its best - enjoy.
Birds of note: Stork-billed kingfisher, greater racket tailed drongo, a yellow vented bulbul and an olive winged bulbul. The kingfisher was on the quarry face side so a bit for to photograph but clear on my lens. Monitor lizards were seen in the quarry. Snails eggs on the lake foliage.
Lots on monkeys busy on the winding road from car park A. A skink was resting enjoying the sun before the storm.
Butterflies and dragonflies also seen. Brilliant bursts of orange in the canopy from the Spathodea - Nandi flame tree. Old tree trunks with fungi growing and inhabited by millipedes - anoplodesmus sussuril.
The shortest route to the Quarry is from Rail Mall in Upper Bukit Timah - but in many ways the walk to the Quarry is where the abundance of nature is. The platform at the Quarry is limited but gives an opportunity to see the lake. It would be nice if there was another viewing platform at the other end of the Quarry.
Nature at its best - enjoy.
Written September 15, 2020
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George H
Switzerland465 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
The Singapore Quarry is a remarkable oasis of calm close to Upper Bukit Timah Rd in Dairy Farm Nature Park. The quarrying left a sheer wall of rock and a large lake with reed beds, which now provides habitat for egrets and herons as well as carp. It is a very photogenic spot and there were very few people around when we visited on a Saturday morning.
The quarry is about a mile's walk from Carpark A of the nature park, off Dairy Farm Rd. The path to the quarry is asphalted and is ideal for kids on scooters or bikes - it is wide and undulating with a great descent after you have visited the quarry. A network of hiking paths and mountain biking trails radiate through the nature park. The green corridor - the old KTM railway line - is a few hundred metres away.
The drinks machine in carpark B only accepts coins, so if you want a cool drink at the end of your walk, make sure you have change! There is also a toilet in Carpark B. There is no charge for parking or entry to the nature park.
The quarry is about a mile's walk from Carpark A of the nature park, off Dairy Farm Rd. The path to the quarry is asphalted and is ideal for kids on scooters or bikes - it is wide and undulating with a great descent after you have visited the quarry. A network of hiking paths and mountain biking trails radiate through the nature park. The green corridor - the old KTM railway line - is a few hundred metres away.
The drinks machine in carpark B only accepts coins, so if you want a cool drink at the end of your walk, make sure you have change! There is also a toilet in Carpark B. There is no charge for parking or entry to the nature park.
Written February 22, 2015
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Low C
Singapore, Singapore957 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
Visited one hot afternoon without plan from Hillview Rail Mall and enjoyed the walk under the hot sun.
Written November 13, 2020
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Ricky R
Singapore69 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
15 mins walk away from Hillview MRT station. Been here for many years for the quietness and quarry beauty. Hope to see more tourists come here to enjoy. Also do not throw litter into the water.
Written September 24, 2018
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LG_Kay
Singapore, Singapore7,512 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
I visited this quarry as my final destination, starting from Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. It is quiet and peaceful here, even though I visited during a public holiday. From the platform, one can have a good view of the quarry with the surrounding water. Good for the eyes and soul to relax and unwind.
While I may not come here specifically, I would recommend to combine visiting this quarry with a hike to/from Dairy Farm Nature Park.
While I may not come here specifically, I would recommend to combine visiting this quarry with a hike to/from Dairy Farm Nature Park.
Written May 19, 2017
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MikeYong1A
Singapore, Singapore176 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Quite a nice place to visit. Short walk from Hillview MRT or the side street from the Rail Mall. Went on a Saturday with light drizzle. Very few visitors but the humidity was really bad. Not a lot to do once you get there but to enjoy the stillness of the air and the surrounding. Once you are done with this place, visit the remains of Malaya Rail track on an overhead bridge over Upper Bukit Timah Road just outside the Rail Mall.
Written April 23, 2017
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zapumal
Singapore441 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
After a short walk though the nature reserve, you get to the Singapore quarry. You never expect to see something like this in Singapore! Visited on a week day, there were few cyclers and a few other visitors. So can walk through peacefully. The water pool looks amazing in green color with the almost rust colored stone... Apart from few land monitors, didn't see much other animals. May be due to heat at day time.
Written September 2, 2015
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Nitish J
Singapore, Singapore106 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
I was surprised (pleasantly) when I first reached this place, didn't expect such a place in Singapore. A very nice place to sit down and relax or just have chat with someone. The hike to the place is nice as well.
Written August 19, 2018
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