We took a walk on The Southern Ridges a few weeks ago. It was a nice, cloudy day so the weather was quite lovely and cool. We parked at HortPark and started our walk there, crossed Alexandra Arch (80m), made our way through Forest Walk (1.3km), linked up to Hilltop Walk (1km), had a toilet break at Telok Blangah Hill Park, crossed Henderson Waves (300m), and then walked down to the bus stop and took a bus back to HortPark.
The route we took was stroller-friendly and we pushed the baby the entire way. We only had a bit of a problem getting the stroller down the steps to the bus stop. The kids whined a bit along the way (as kids are wont to do), but the 3km walk was not a problem for them and I think they had a good time!
Your Guide to Hort Park and the Southern Ridges by National Parks Board provides useful information on suggested routes, difficulty level, distance and time needed for each section of The Southern Ridges, and also some highlights for each portion.
crossing Alexandra Arch
mummy insists on a photo
Forest Walk
so much greenery
looking at some of the plants
rest shelter
touching hairy leaves
posing for yet another picture
lush vegetation
tangled trees at Telok Blangah Hill Park
dragging themselves to Henderson Waves
Henderson Waves
the view
tired children
Henderson Waves from below
back at Hort Park
What a lovely view. I used to pass this park whenever we commute by taxi, but I never visited it before. I think I should visit this with my family this school holiday. Btw, do you think the route is too tiring for a 4-year-old? I noticed that the total walk is around 3 km.
It’s manageable for a 4-year-old. My boy is not yet 4 and it was ok for him. Enjoy!
Been wanting to go with Lil Pumpkin too but was wondering about parking too. Think we’ll do what you did. The route looks smooth and good for her to scoot too!
Ai @ Sakura Haruka
Have fun! I think she’ll enjoy it!