You do not need to be a hiker to enjoy Singapore's nature. These ten walks are short, mostly flat and close to an MRT station or bus stop - ideal for a free morning, a stopover or a family outing.
The ten walks
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Singapore Botanic Gardens
Paved paths past lakes, lawns and a small rainforest. Free, and open 5am-midnight.
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Labrador Nature Reserve loop
A 2.1 km self-guided loop through mangroves, rocky shore and coastal forest, including the 300 m Bukit Chermin Boardwalk over the water.
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Southern Ridges: Forest Walk
A 1.3 km elevated walkway through the treetops, easily combined with Henderson Waves.
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Chestnut Nature Park (northern loop)
The 3.5 km northern hiking loop is rated easy; the 2.1 km southern loop is moderate. Free entry.
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Windsor Nature Park
Forest trails at 30 Venus Drive, open 7am-7pm, and the start of the shortest route to the TreeTop Walk.
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Sungei Buloh mangrove boardwalk
Flat, wheelchair-accessible boardwalks through mangroves with monitor lizards and birds.
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Coney Island Park
An 81-hectare island park with a mangrove boardwalk and five beaches, open 7am-7pm. Some paths are rugged; there are no car parks on the island.
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Chek Jawa boardwalk, Pulau Ubin
Two boardwalk loops (600 m and 500 m) where six coastal habitats meet, with a 21 m lookout tower.
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Rail Corridor
A 24 km green trail along the former railway line, with grass and gravel paths. Walk a short section around the former Bukit Timah Railway Station.
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Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
A riverside park where smooth-coated otters live. Watch them quietly from a distance.
Before you go
- Walk early or late in the day and carry water - even easy walks are hot at midday.
- Check NParks for opening hours and closures; nature parks usually open 7am-7pm.
- Read our park rules and safety guide: feeding wildlife is an offence.
FAQs
Which easy nature walk is best near the city?
Singapore Botanic Gardens and the Southern Ridges are the closest to the city centre and both are free.
Which walks suit young children?
The Botanic Gardens (with the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden), the Sungei Buloh boardwalks and Coney Island Park.
Do I need to pay?
No. All ten walks are free; you only pay the bumboat fare to reach Pulau Ubin.
Related guides
Sources
- NParks: Labrador Nature Reserve activities (checked 9 November 2026)
- NParks: Chestnut Nature Park activities (checked 9 November 2026)
- NParks: Coney Island Park (checked 9 November 2026)
- NParks: Windsor Nature Park (checked 9 November 2026)
- NParks: Chek Jawa Wetlands (checked 9 November 2026)
- NParks AVS: Otters in Singapore (checked 9 November 2026)
- Wikipedia: Rail Corridor (Singapore) (checked 9 November 2026)