8 Nature Walking Trails In Singapore To Go Exploring With Your Little Ones

Nestled amidst the numerous attractions, malls and museums in Singapore are a horde of parks and reservoirs, providing a refuge away from the hustling bustling city life. Take a break from your daily life to visit these pockets of nature and indulge in the tranquil ambiance, scenic view, and colorful flora!

1. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

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One of the first forest reserves to be created, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is home to a high percentage of Singapore’s native flora and fauna. In other words, you’ll come across a variety of birds, frogs, monkeys, and vegetation. It is also where the highest hill in Singapore (163 m) is located at. Although, do note that some of the trails here can be a little tough for little feet.

2. Rail Corridor

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Formerly a railway line, the Rail Corridor, now an oasis of greenery, stretches from the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station to the Woodlands Checkpoint. While the entire trail that’s 24 km in length might seem to be a mighty task to complete with kids in tow, you can actually start from different points. Your walk may lead you past historic sites, grassland, mangrove, and wetland, among others.

3. Kranji Marshes

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The Kranji Marshes is one of the largest freshwater marshes in Singapore and is home to a great variety of birds, butterflies and dragonflies. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to spot birds like the White-bellied Sea Eagle, Purple Swamphen and Common Moorhen along your journey. Get up to the Raptor Tower for an impressive panoramic view of the park.

If you’re visiting the park anytime from November to March (raptor migratory season), you might also be able to spot birds like the Japanese Sparrowhawk and Black Baza.

4. Labrador Nature Reserve

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Not only does the Labrador Nature Reserve provide a panoramic view of the coastline, but it also provides a look into Singapore’s past. Keep an eye out for the remains of a fort, WWII bunkers, tunnels, fort, and a cannon as you navigate through the park. 

5. Lower Peirce Reservoir

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The Lower Peirce Reservoir is Singapore’s second-oldest reservoir. Along the edge of the reservoir is a series of boardwalks that bring you through one of Singapore’s last remaining mature forests. Shaded by the lush foliage, you will be able to observe rubber trees and oil palms alongside a variety of flowers and animals, from squirrels to monkeys. If you’re lucky, you’ll even be able to spot White-bellied Fish Eagles soaring in the sky!

6. Singapore Botanic Gardens

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You probably need no introduction to Singapore Botanic Gardens, home to an impressive collection of plants. A stroll through the Evolution Garden will take you on a journey through time with Dino Footprints, fossilized remains of ancient trees and earliest land plants. If you visit the Fragrant Garden in the evening, you will be able to enjoy the sweet fragrance of the plants.

The Rain Forest is one of the oldest remnants of primary rainforests in Singapore. This boardwalk trail will bring you across different species of trees and plants, some of which are either endangered or rare even in Singapore.

7. Tampines Eco Green

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An ecological park with open grasslands, freshwater wetlands and a secondary rainforest, Tampines Eco Green offers sanctuary to an array of birds and insects. There are three different trails—Diversity, Forest and Marsh Trail (the shortest)—each allows you to experience nature as it is. You can bird watch from behind the bird hide, a camouflage made out of twigs and branches. This environmental-conscious park has green roofs on its shelters, an eco-toilet and furniture made using recycled materials among other things.

8. Changi Point Coastal Walk

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Enjoy a picturesque view of the sprawling beach, lush greenery and the occasional bumboats at Changi Point Coastal Walk, also known as Changi Boardwalk. Consisting of six main sections—Creek Walk, Beach Walk, Sailing Point Walk, Cliff Walk, Kelong Walk, and Sunset Walk—Changi Point Coastal Walk is an ideal place for a leisurely stroll with your family. Although, do note that the boardwalk isn’t exactly stroller-friendly.

There you have it, our pick of kid-friendly walking trails in Singapore to explore!

This article was originally published on BYKidO's blog.

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