Singapore is really small with no mountains. However, there are still places to hike or rather walk leisurely. Here is a list of these places. The difficulty level is just an indicative comparison among places in Singapore.

Bukit Batok Nature Reserve
Difficulty level: 4/5
Walking time: 1 to 2 hours

Along Bukit Batok East Avenue 2 and Bukit Batok East Avenue 6
Opens 24 hours

This park is basically built on an abandoned quarry site. Bukit Batok Nature Park features stunning views and clear waters. There are spots that reach more than 10 storeys high for stunning views of the quarry. 

Getting there
By bus: 61, 66, 157, 178, 852 and 985. Alight at Bukit Batok East Ave 6. The park is accessible via the entrance at Lorong Sesuai and from Hillview Park Connector. 
By MRT: Alight at Bukit Gombak MRT station
By car: Park along Bukit Batok East Ave 2

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve 
Difficulty level: 4.5/5
Distance: 1.2km
​Walking time: 45min to 1 hour

Hindhede Dr, Singapore 589318
Opens from 7am to 7pm

Encounter Singapore’s highest hill, Bukit Timah Hill. You can trek up its 163 metres high slopes and on trails through pockets of one of the few areas of primary rainforest in the country. You can visit 2 quarries, Singapore Quarry and Hindhede Quarry, that are converted to lakes connected to this nature reserve.

Getting there
By bus: 67, 75, 170, 171, 184, 852, 961 Alight at Jalan Anak Bukit Road, opposite Beauty World Centre (Bus stop ID: 42109)
By MRT: Alight at Beauty World MRT Station, get out from Exit A
Carpark Opening hours: 7am to 7pm
Closed from 7am to 11am and 3pm to 7pm on weekends and public holidays to reduce human traffic 

Central Catchment Nature Reserve 
Difficulty level: 4/5
Many trails that can go up to a total of 11km

601 Island Club Road, Singapore 578775
Opens from 7am to 7pm

This is the largest nature reserves in Singapore, occupying over 2,000 hectares of forest  cover. It houses the primary freshwater swamp forest, with the most significant remaining patch being the Nee Soon Swamp Forest in the reserve.  The MacRitchie Trails are a 20-kilometre network of trails. Key attractions of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve include the TreeTop Walk, a 250-metre suspension bridge that connects the two highest points in MacRitchie and the Jelutong Tower, a 7-deck observation tower.

Getting there
By bus: 52,74,93, 980
Alight at Aft Lornie Walk (41159) or Opp Andrew Rd (51111)
By car: The carpark is closed to allow for safe distancing.

Note:  
TreeTop Walk is closed for maintenance works from 11 August 2020. Works are expected to complete by May 2021. 

Chestnut Nature Park
Difficulty level: 4/5
2.1km (Southern Hiking Track), 3.5km (Northern Hiking Track)
Approximately 1 hour for Southern Hiking Track and 2 hours for Northern Hiking Track

Chestnut Avenue, Singapore 679514
Opens 7am to 7pm
Chestnut Nature Park is made up of the North and South parts and occupies a total of 81 hectares, making it Singapore’s largest nature park to date. This park is the first nature park in Singapore to have separate mountain biking and hiking trails.

Getting there
By bus: 700, 966
Alight at Blk 202 Petir Road and take an approximately 2km (30mins) walk along Petir Road/Chestnut Ave into Chestnut Nature Park.By MRT: Alight at Pending LRT (Bukit Panjang LRT Line).Walk towards Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre and then Blk 276 Bangkit Road, in the direction of Zhenghua Park. Take the tarmac track leading to Zhenghua underpass.
By car: Car park is sited near the eastern end of Chestnut Avenue. It is open from 7am to 7pm

Changi Point Coastal Walk
Difficulty level: 2/5
Approximately 2.2km
Walking time: 45min

6 Changi Village Rd, Singapore 509907
Opens 24 hours
This is continuous scenic route that blends in with the flora and fauna. There are six distinct sections: Creek Walk, Beach Walk, Sailing Point Walk, Cliff Walk, Kelong Walk and Sunset Walk. It begins from Changi Creek and stretches to the western rocky coast near Changi Beach Club, before passing  Changi Point or Loyang Park Connector at Netheravon Road.
Getting there
By bus: 2, 59, 109
By MRT; Tanah Merah Station. Go to exit B and take bus 2. Alight at Blk 5 (bus stop ID: 99139)and walk for 4 minutes
By car: Park at Changi Point Coastal Walk / Changi Beach (Car Park 1 to 6)

Coney Island
​Difficulty level: 3.5/5
Approximately: 2.5km 
Walking time: 1 hour 15min

Punggol Promenade Nature Walk, 829325
Opens from 7am to 7pm

The island consists of  forest and mangrove habitats with  newly built boardwalk. The beach can   be accessed at five locations. It houses wide variety of fauna and flora, some of which are critically endangered.

Getting there
By MRT: Punggol
Get out from Exit C and take bus 84
By bus: 84
Alight at Punggol Point Park. Walk over to Punggol Settlement and follow the signs towards Coney Island’s west entrance.
By car: Carpark at Punggol Settlement

Dairy Farm Nature Park
​Difficulty level: 3.75/5

Along Dairy Farm Road
7am to 7pm daily (Park)
8am to 5.30om (Singapore Quarry)

The 75-hectare Dairy Farm Nature Park is home to a nature trail and a former quarry. The Wallace Education Centre, which was formerly a cow shed,  is Singapore’s first field study hub for schools. Singapore Quarry has been transformed into a wetland habitat with a viewing platform for visitors to discover flora , fauna and numerous species of dragonflies, many of which are rare.

Getting there
By MRT: Punggol
Get out from Exit C and take bus 84
By bus: 
i) Alight at Petir Road: 700, 700A, 966, 973 (Bus stop ID: 44369 & 44361)ii) Alight at Upper Bukit Timah Road, Hillview Station: 67, 75, 170, 170A, 171, 178, 184,  961, 961C (Bus stop ID: 43061 & 43069)
iii) Alight at Dairy Farm Road: 973 (Bus stop ID: 43961 & 43969)
By MRT: Hillview station
By car: Park carpark is open 24 hours

Fort Canning Park
​Difficulty level: 3.75/5
Approximately 2.5km
​Walking time: 1 hour 30 min

Bounded by Hill Street, Canning Rise, Clemenceau Avenue and River Valley Road
Opens 24 hours

Fort Canning is an iconic hilltop landmark in Singapore which is centrally located.It features nine historical gardens: the Pancur Larangan, Artisan’s Garden, Sang Nila Utama Garden, Jubilee Park (Phase 1), Raffles Garden, First Botanic Garden, Farquhar Garden, Spice Garden and Armenian Street Park.

Getting there
By MRT:
i) Fort Canning Station: Exit from Exit B turn left to Jubilee Park.
ii) Clarke Quay Station: Exit from Exit E, turn left and walk along Coleman Bridge. Head towards pedestrian overhead bridge (100m away) along River Valley Road. Cross the overhead bridge.
iii) Dhoby Ghaut Station: Exit from Exit B, cross Penang Road, turn left and find tunnel leading to Fort Canning Park. 
By bus: 7, 14, 16, 33, 36, 51, 54 61, 63, 64, 77, 80, 106, 123, 139, 143, 162, 166, 174, 190, 195, 197, 530, 574, 652, 656, 660, 663, 665, 850, 857, 971
By car: Fort Canning Car Park A, B, C

Fort Serapong
​Difficulty level: 4/5

Sentosa Island, 54 Lakeshore View, Singapore 098441

Fort Serapong was part of the British’s southern coastal defence at present day Sentosa  together with Fort Siloso, Fort Connaught and the Imbiah Battery. Now it is forgotten and becomes a spot for adventure lovers to explore. There is even a hidden underground tunnel with an expansive network.

Getting there
1. Go to Vivocity
2. Take the monorail to Beach Station
3. Go to Beach Station and take Bus No.3
4. Alight at Bukit Manis Rd stop
5. Look for Eton House at 33 Allanbrooke Road and look for route beside the golf course
6. Walk along the path past radar dishes till you see the sign with Serapong Hill Road
7.  Walk up the road on the gentle slope
8. You will arrive at Fort Serapong

Hampstead Wetlands Park
​Difficulty level: 2/5
Less than 1 km
​Walking time: 20min

1 Baker St, Singapore 799977
7am to 7pm

Hampstead Wetlands Park is a 3.23 hectares park in Seletar Aerospace park to admire plants, birds and other wildlife. There is a boardwalk and viewing decks for a leisure walk.

Getting there
By Bus: 102, 103, 117
Alight at Seletar Aerospace Dr before Baker Street (Bus stop ID: 68099) or after Baker Street (Bus stop ID: 68091)
By Car: No carpark on site. Nearest carpark is at 2 Park Lane and walk 50m (5mins).

Imbiah Nature Trail, Siloso Beach Walk
​Difficulty level: 3.75/5
Distance: 6 km
​Walking time: 2 hours

Sentosa Island

Imbiah Trail allows you experience a more tranquil side of Sentosa while the siloso beach walk brings you sights of rocky and sandy shores, and coastal rainforests.

Getting there
By Public Bus: Board Bus 123 and alight at The Village Hotel Sentosa.
By Intra-Island Bus: Board Sentosa Bus A or C and alight at Imbiah Lookout.
By Cable Car: Board the cable car from HarbourFront Tower 2 or Mount Faber Station and alight at Imbiah Sentosa Cable Car Station.

Jurassic Mile
​Difficulty level: 2.5/5
Distance: 1 km
​Walking time: 1 hour (to and fro)

Airport Boulevard
​Opens 24 hours

This is the newest free to access permanent outdoor display of life-sized dinosaurs. There are more than 20 different pre-historic creatures display along a 1 kilometre path.

Getting there
By Bus: 24, 34, 36, 110​
Alight at Terminal 4 (bus stop ID: 95209)
By Train: Changi Airport
Take buses shown above towards Terminal 4
By Car: Park at carpark 4A at Changi Airport Terminal 4

Keppel Hill 
​Difficulty level: 4.5/5
Distance: 1.5km
​Walking time: 1.5 hours

This is a trail for the adventurous at heart. There is a steep slope to climb up by a rope, so this is not really suitable for children. 

Getting to the starting point
By Bus: Take any bus to Harbourfront Bus Interchange
By Train: Harbourfront MRT station
By Car: Carpark at Seah Im Open Carpark beside Harbourfront Bus Interchange

1. Walk to the open carpark beside Seah Im Food Centre.
2. Face the forested area and walk towards a large tree with a 'Heritage Tree' sign on the top left area.
3. Enter through an opening in the fence beside the Heritage Tree.
4. Walk across the narrow stream and follow the trail that many have walked on before.
5. You will come across the Seah Im bunker. 
6. You can explore it if you wish. You are advised to bring strong torches as it is pitch black inside.
7. From this bunker, turn left and follow the trail.
8. You will come to a short but steep slope with a rope tied to a tree. Climb the slope with the aid of the rope.
9. Continue to walk along the trail will you come across a road on a gentle slope.
10. Walk down the slope till you come across a junction. Take the right path going upwards.
11. You will come across a muddy portion. Walk along the muddy trail.
12. Continue walking along the trail till you come across a rock 'bridge'.
13. Cross the bridge and walk a little more along the trail.
14. You will see Keppel Hill Reservoir.
15. Go to the east side of the reservoir and follow the small flight of concrete stairs that ends with the remains of a longer brick stairway.
16. Follow the trail and you will see the abandoned Japanese tomb.

Kranji Marshes
​Difficulty level: 3.75/5
Distance: 1 km
​Walking time: 30 minutes

11 Neo Tiew Lane 2, Singapore 718814
​7am to 7pm

This 56.8-hectare freshwater marshland is one of the largest freshwater marshes in Singapore. Together with Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, this issue  great place for visitors to observe and enjoy nature in the Kranji are.

Getting there
By Bus: Kranji Express bus from Kranji MRT Station which operates daily from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm. 
By Car: Park at carpark 4A at Changi Airport Terminal 4

Lorong Halus Park Connector
​Difficulty level: 3/5
Distance: 3 km
​Walking time: 2 hour 30 minutes

Between Pasir Ris Dr 12 and Lorong Halus
Opens 24 hours

This trail allows you to enjoy the scenic view of Serangoon Reservoir as you make your way to Lorong Halus Park Connector and Lorong Halus Wetlands. It  serves as the green corridor link between Pasir Ris Park and Coney Island Park

Getting there
By Bus: 58, 88, 359 and 518. Alight at Bus Stop 77269 (Opp Block 717) to start from the Pasir Ris side

Labrador Nature Reserve
​Difficulty level: 3.5/5
Distance: 2.1 km
​Walking time: 1 hour

Labrador Villa Rd, Singapore 119187
7am to 7pm

Labrador Nature Reserve is part of the Southern Ridges, which also comprises Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, and Kent Ridge Park. It is also home to the only rocky sea-cliff on the mainland of Singapore that is accessible to the public.

Getting there
By Bus: 10, 30, 51, 61, 100, 143, 166, 176, 973
By MRT: Labrador Park MRT station
By Car: Labrador Nature Park Reserve Carpark A, B, C

Lower Peirce Reservoir
​Difficulty level: 3/5
Distance: 2 km
​Walking time: 1 hour

Opens 24 hours

This is one of the oldest reservoirs in Singapore. It is a relatively simple walk suitable for families with young children and the elderly and not as crowded as MacRitchie Reservoir.


Getting there
By Bus: 163, 167, 169, 855, 980. Alight at bus stop nearest to the Sembawang Hill Food Court and walk along Old Upper Thomson Road
By Car: Park along road near the Casuarina Entrance

Kampong Lorong Buangkok is a village silently located in Buangkok. Built in 1956, i
this is the last surviving kampong located in Singapore.

I took a short adventure to this uniqur neighbourhood. Taking bus 50 from the bus stop outside Jubilee at Ang Mo Kio, I alighted at bus stop 67079. On the right is a big canal, so it should be easy to spot.

I crossed the road towards the canal and took the staircase beside Shell petrol kiosk down. Then, I followed the path till I saw a small bridge across the canal and crossed it.

I followed the road and it leads to the kampong.

The houses made of basic building line the road leading into the kampong.

Last Kampong in Singapore at Lorong Buangkok

7 Lorong Buangkok, Singapore 547557