my 5 favourite nature walk spots

macritchie park - prunus/petai trails. this is one of the safest trails as it is well used, which means you are bound to meet fellow walkers along the way, and the boards are properly maintained. it does get a bit slippery when it is wet but as long as you exercise due care, you are in no danger of falling into the water of the reservoir. at the start of the prunus trail, there is this big school of hungry tinfold barbs. when you toss bread crumbs to them, they seem to go wild. the many trails are of varying distances. if you want a long walk, you can go all the way to the treetop and back.

bukit batok nature park - this park is located at the edge of the bukit batok estate. it is preferred to the scenic little quilin. i start my walk from lorong sesuai where parking is free. there is a small pond at the abandoned quarry and two lookout points where you can see the quarry pond. inspite of its proximity to the bukit batok housing estate, it has managed to retain its serene ambience. the undulating terrain and meandering paths make this an interesting park.

bukit timah nature reserve - this nature reserve attracts people from all over the island. the steep gradient at the base makes this a challenging trudge. there are a number of paths to explore and one of the more interesting ones is the cave path. it is one place where you will find fitness enthusiasts at the summit as early as 5.00 a.m.

kent ridge park - if you do not drive, it is not easy to access this park. i particularly like the pond near the normanton park apartments and the canopy walk. you are rewarded with magnificent views of the offshore islands from the lookout point near carpark b.

changi boardwalk - it is better to walk here in the evening, especially on a fine day. then you get to the end and wait for the sun to set. free parking - after 5 p.m. - is available at changi coastal road. you just need to cross the bridge and walk past the new ferry terminal to begin your walk. you get the chance to walk past two clubs - the changi sailing club and the changi beach club. there is also a stretch known as the kelong walk. quite a popular spot with some anglers.