Hiking and nature walks at Central Catchment Nature Reserve

This trail takes you from Windsor Nature Park to TreeTop Walk, a 250m-long freestanding suspension bridge. The first of its kind in Singapore, it connects the 2 highest points in the Reserve for you to enjoy a panoramic view of nature and the waters of Upper Peirce Reservoir.

Opening hours for the TreeTop walk

• Mondays (except public holidays): Closed
• Tuesdays to Fridays: 9am to 5pm (last entry at 4:45pm)
• Weekends and public holidays: 8:30am to 5pm (last entry at 4:45pm)

Quick facts about the TreeTop Walk

• Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult. The trail is not suitable for pregnant ladies, young children, the disabled, people with a fear of heights or a pre-existing heart condition.
  
• Trail length: About 7km
• Estimated walking time: 3 to 4 hours

What to look out for

Keep your eyes peeled for some of these highlights:

• Plants: Try to spot the orange, velvety leaves of the Rusty Oil Fruit or look out for tall forest trees that rise above the canopy such as the Medang or Pulai.
• Birds: Over 100 birds can be spotted at the TreeTop Walk, including the Pin-striped Tit-babbler, Olive-winged Bulbul and Greater Racket-tailed Drongo.
  
• Other animals: If you are lucky, you might also spot the Sunda Pangolin, Spiny Hill Tortoise and the Lesser Mousedeer!

View the TreeTop Walk trail guide (includes map) (PDF, 3.53MB)

This short trail offers beautiful views of the MacRitchie Reservoir against a backdrop of dense rainforest. Enjoy close encounters with interesting trees and plants, as well as the chance to spot unique wildlife.

Quick facts about the Prunus Trail

• Difficulty level: Easy
• Trail length: 3km
• Estimated walking time: 1 hour

What to look out for

Keep your eyes peeled for some of these highlights:

• Plants: Try to identify the Cheng Tng Tree, which produces the jelly for the local dessert, and the Singapore Rhododendron, from which Poh Chai pills are made.
• Birds: This trail is also ideal for birdwatchers to spot the Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Pink-necked Green Pigeon and Collared Kingfisher.
• Other animals: Keep your eyes peeled for the Common Sun Skink, Clouded Monitor Lizard, Long-tailed Macaque, and Slender Squirrel.

View the Prunus Trail guide (includes map) (PDF, 1.38MB)

Taking place mostly on the boardwalk, this short and easy trail offers a chance for people of all ages to enjoy panoramic views of the water and a chance to spot native birds.

Quick facts about the Chemperai Trail

• Difficulty level: Easy
• Trail length: 1.5km
• Estimated walking time: 30 minutes

What to look out for

Keep your eyes peeled for some of these highlights:

• Plants: From the colourful flowers of the Wild Ixora, to the fan-shaped leaves of the Licuala Palm and the orange fruits of the Chemperai Tree, there is a wide range of different plants for you and the family to learn about.
• Birds: Look out for resident birds such as the Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Pink-necked Green Pigeon and Collared Kingfisher.
• Other animals: Take a closer look at the reservoir water to find thriving dragonflies and damselflies hovering over the surface.

View the Chemperai Trail guide (includes map) (PDF, 1.21MB)