The Southern Ridges link a chain of hilltop parks with bridges and elevated walkways high above the roads and forest. The highlight is Henderson Waves, a 274-metre wave-shaped bridge and the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore.
The route, section by section
| Section | What you'll see |
|---|---|
| Marang Trail to Mount Faber Park | A 700 m footpath and staircase from behind HarbourFront MRT, about 15 minutes' climb. Faber Point has panoramic views. |
| Mount Faber to Telok Blangah Hill | Henderson Waves: 274 m long and 36 m above Henderson Road. |
| Telok Blangah Hill to Alexandra Arch | The Forest Walk, a 1.3 km elevated walkway between 3 m and 18 m above the ground. |
| Alexandra Arch to Kent Ridge Park | The 80 m Alexandra Arch, HortPark's gardens and the 300 m Canopy Walk. |
Short or full walk?
Short (about 1-2 hours): climb the Marang Trail to Mount Faber, cross Henderson Waves and return, or continue down to Telok Blangah. Full (2-4 hours): carry on along the Forest Walk and over Alexandra Arch to HortPark and Kent Ridge Park. NParks lists Labrador Park, HarbourFront, Commonwealth and Queenstown MRT stations as nearby stations for HortPark.
Tips
- Start early or late in the afternoon - parts of the route are exposed to the sun.
- Mount Faber Park is open 24 hours; HortPark is open 6am-11pm.
- Henderson Waves is lit in the evening, which makes a sunset walk worthwhile.
- Combine the walk with the Labrador Nature Reserve boardwalks via Labrador Park MRT.
FAQs
How long is the Southern Ridges walk?
About 10 km of linked trails. Most people walk a section of 1-2 hours or the full route in 2-4 hours.
How high is Henderson Waves?
36 metres above Henderson Road, making it the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore.
Where does the Southern Ridges walk start?
Most walkers start at the Marang Trail behind HarbourFront MRT and climb up to Mount Faber.
Related guides
Sources
- NParks: Mount Faber Park (checked 9 November 2026)
- NParks: HortPark (checked 9 November 2026)
- Wikipedia: Southern Ridges (checked 9 November 2026)