Overview
The Southern Ridges is a spectacular 10-km chain of hilltop parks connected by dramatic bridges, offering canopy walks, harbour views, and lush forest trails stretching from Kent Ridge to Mount Faber.
Highlights
- Henderson Waves: A 36-metre-high undulating wooden bridge connecting the parks.
- Forest Walk: An elevated steel walkway through secondary rainforest canopy.
- Harbour Views: Panoramic vistas of the southern islands, container ports, and Sentosa.
History
The Southern Ridges trail was completed in 2008 to connect existing parks — Kent Ridge, Telok Blangah, and Mount Faber — creating one of Singapore's most popular walking routes.
Visitor Tips
- Direction: Walk from Kent Ridge (west) to Mount Faber (east) for a largely downhill route.
- Sunset: Time your walk to cross Henderson Waves at sunset.
- Duration: 3 hours (full trail).