Cycling is indeed a popular activity that Singaporeans enjoy together with their family and friends. There are many reasons why people choose to cycle; cycling for health purposes, to spend time with their family and friends, or to go for an adventure. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic where people are encouraged to stay at home to prevent the risk of contagion for the virus, cycling for leisure or health reasons had to be put to a halt temporarily.
As domestic travel is expected to recover first, we believe that cycling will begin to pick up once again for Singaporeans. This is because cycling is a convenient way to travel around Singapore and spend time with your family and friends, as well as a perfect activity for all of you who are fearless and love exploring new places in Singapore.
Singapore is a beautiful city that offers many interesting and scenic places that are perfect and exciting for cyclists to explore. Calling all the cycling enthusiasts, we have searched for some interesting places for you to explore on your bikes.
Here are the 10 best cycling trails in Singapore!
Image Credit: Rower's Bay Park by NParks on Facebook
Hop on your bicycle and challenge yourself through the new 60-kilometre Rower’s Bay. It is part of the first phase of the Round Island Route, a continuous 150-kilometre park connector that circles the island (and bound to be ready in 2035). Rower’s Bay connects Yishun to Punggol. During the day, you could enjoy nature by being at the lookout pavilion. For our late-night cyclists, you could be at the boardwalk where you could see the city’s night view (wow!). For those of you who love admiring the beautiful skies, this park provides one of the best spots to watch the sunrise or sunset in Singapore.
Along the way to Seletar Aerospace Park, there are also shelters with charging points and vending machines selling bike equipment which could be helpful if you face some bike issues given that it is a long trail.
We definitely recommend this cycling trail as it is perfect for you to spend time with your family or friends while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Take a break from work or usual mundane activities to have a nature trail over at Coast-to-Coast trail. The trail has loads of beautiful flora and fauna that will get you breathless and awed.
Stay connected as the trail is complemented by the C2C mobile application, which makes use of interactive augmented reality (AR) elements to provide users with a curated walking experience, as well as an online trail guide (hello technology!). Alternatively, you can view and download the Coast-to-Coast Trail guide that NParks has prepared, here.
Here is a chance for you to explore many areas in Singapore as Coast-to-Coast trail connects many different areas like Jurong Lake Gardens in the West to Coney Island in the Northeast. Get your gears ready as you would be on a 36km trail so prepare your towel, water bottles, and necessary gears as you are in for the cycling experience of your lifetime!
For more information on the trail, visit the NParks website here.
If you're not really a nature lover, don't worry! You could always head over to the Civic District for a cycling expedition. You could bask in the modern Singapore with views of colonial-style buildings like the National Gallery, Victoria Concert Hall And Theatre, and Asian Civilisations Museum. Indulge in nostalgia as you cycle along these iconic buildings. You could bask in the hot sun and look at iconic buildings that make Singapore the bustling city she is well-known for.
The best part is that when you are on your break, you could snap some pictures with your family or friends at some of these iconic landmarks!
Image Credit: Kranji Marshes on NParks
If you are someone who loves the peace and quiet, Kranji Marshes would be a beautiful serene place for you to cycle at. In the beautiful silence, you could hear birds chirping and the quiet rippling of water. We would also recommend you to cycle here with a special someone as the scenic views will help your love to bloom evermore. Perhaps a cycling date at Kranji Marshes?
On top of that, you could also drop by the Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve for an educational trip about the flora and fauna in Singapore (keep a lookout for the monitor lizard as it tends to be on the pavements). This is where nature comes alive!
Bukit Batok Nature Park was developed on an abandoned quarry in 1988. Stunning views await you at the quarry. For a bit of history, head over to the WWII memorial nearby where you can have a quiet time to reflect and learn more about Singapore's history and the significance of this location.
For those of you who are feeling adventurous, you could move through the Western Adventure Loop connecting eight parks in the West. The wild side of Singapore is said to be at the Western Adventure Loop. You could get your adrenaline rush when you get on the rugged terrain at Zhenghua Park and Dairy Farm.
Cycling with your friends and family over at this trail is recommended for you as you could learn more about Singapore's history as well as appreciate nature and the stunning views that come with it.
Interesting places in Singapore are always hidden in areas where you least expect them. For the fearless, if you are looking to explore parts of Singapore that are hidden, this is the chance for you to cycle your way over at this trail.
We discovered a beautiful area near the Omar Salmah Mosque, a village-style-mosque. Along the long winding road, you would meet the quaint mosque followed by a horse stable which houses pretty horses. During dusk, you could take a breather and watch the sky turn a pretty shade of colour. Take a pause, unwind. Just reflect on all the good things in life. For the fearless, this is the time for you to fully appreciate the wonderful, serene places that are away from the bustling city life, that Singapore has got to offer.
On top of that, you could cycle along Thomson Road to head over to MacRitchie Reservoir and get on the MacRitchie Trail (beware of monkeys!).
Image Credit: Chestnut Nature Park on NParks
If you're into challenging routes for your cycling adventures, then you should head over to Chestnut Nature Park. Chestnut Nature Park is located on the Eastern end of Chestnut Avenue. Feast your eyes on loads of greeneries while being on this trail.
There are two areas to Chestnut Nature Park – Chestnut Nature Park (South) and Chestnut Nature Park (North). Chestnut Nature Park (North) is about 64 hectares. Together with the Southern portion, Chestnut Nature Park now totals 81 hectares, which makes it Singapore’s largest nature park to date (get ready for the muscle aches!).
Image Credit: Ketam Mountain Bike Park on NParks
Travel nearby to Pulau Ubin where you would be away from loads of traffic. Upon alighting the boat, turn left, then navigate your way through the bike hire shops and restaurants in the main village and head over to Ketam Mountain Bike Park. This park offers a 10-kilometre mountain-bike trail and it is suitable for riders of all levels as the trail ranges from easy to hardest biking expertise.
For those of you who are currently planning on where to travel next with your friends after Covid-19, we recommend having this trail on your list. Let's see if you are up for this challenge with your friends!
Nature lovers would definitely love cycling along Kent Ridge Park as the park features natural vegetation and high biodiversity of wildlife. On top of that, there is a pond teeming with turtles and fishes! Exciting isn't it?
You could cycle along the Canopy Walk, which is an elevated boardwalk measuring 280-metres long linking HortPark to Kent Ridge Park. Immerse in the biodiversity of wildlife and nature which this trail features. A refreshing experience, we feel!
Additionally, for all of you who love learning more about the history of Singapore, Kent Ridge Park is a historical park; one of the final battles for Singapore was fought here during WWII. This is the chance to relive the history of Singapore and appreciate our rich history.
An all-in-one park suitable for families who appreciate nature and history, cycling at Kent Ridge Park is highly recommended!
Image Credit: Funan Mall on The Straits Times
Have you ever heard of people cycling in a mall? Well, why not experience it yourself? Head over to the reopened Funan mall where you could ride your bike while you shop (how unique!). The revamped mall features a 200m indoor cycling path that runs through and around it. The indoor cycling path is an extension of the outdoor shared cycling and walking path along North Bridge Road.
If you need a break to perform Salah, you could easily go along the North Bridge Road to head over to Sultan Mosque or Malabar Mosque.
For more information on the usage of the cycling path, click here.
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There you have it, 10 best cycling trails in Singapore for you to check out! As a beautiful city, Singapore offers many interesting spots with scenic views that are perfect and exciting for cyclists to explore. Be it cycling with your family or friends to spend time with them or cycling to unknown places to satisfy the fearless nature in you, we hope that this article will be a useful guide for you to plan your next cycling adventure after Covid-19!
