Southern Ridges & Henderson Waves
A 10km ridgeline walk linking hilltop parks via the wave-form Henderson Waves bridge.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon
- Cost
- Free
The story
The Southern Ridges is a roughly 10-kilometre chain of green ridges and connecting trails in southern Singapore, linking parks from Mount Faber to Kent Ridge. Opened in stages from the late 2000s, its centrepiece is Henderson Waves, Singapore's highest pedestrian bridge, whose distinctive undulating wooden 'wave' form rises about 36 metres above the road. The route also features the treetop Forest Walk, offering elevated views through the canopy.
What to see & do
- 01The wave-shaped Henderson Waves, Singapore's highest pedestrian bridge.
- 02The elevated Forest Walk winding through the tree canopy.
- 03Hilltop views over the harbour, city and greenery.
- 04The connecting parks from Mount Faber to Kent Ridge.
- 05Birdlife and rainforest pockets along the trail.
Make the most of your visit
- Start early or late to avoid the midday heat on the exposed ridges.
- Wear proper walking shoes for the hilly, stepped terrain.
- Bring water, as much of the route has limited shade.
- The trail is free and can be walked in either direction.
- Allow a couple of hours to walk the full ridge chain.
Getting there
Access the trail from HarbourFront MRT via Mount Faber, or from Telok Blangah or Pasir Panjang MRT stations, which sit near the trailheads. The route involves hilltop walking and stairs.
Nearest MRT stations- Tiong Bahru MRT Station21.9 min walk
- Harbourfront MRT Station23 min walk
- Telok Blangah MRT Station23.5 min walk
- Redhill MRT Station24.9 min walk
Walk times are real pedestrian routing (OSRM) from the attraction to each station entrance, not straight-line estimates.
Where to eat nearby — hawker centres
- Market & Hawker Centre (blk 11 Telok Blangah Crescent)0.8 min
- Telok Blangah Rise Market11.1 min
- Hawker Centre15.6 min
- Market & Hawker Centre (blk 112 Jalan Bukit Merah)17.4 min
- Market & Hawker Centre (blk 115 Bukit Merah View)17.5 min
Eat & stay nearby
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EV charging nearby
Driving an EV? The nearest public charging points to Southern Ridges & Henderson Waves, from Singapore’s LTA charger registry.
- Blk 12/22 Telok Blangah CrescentStrides Ytl Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW55 m
- Blk 1/2/3/4/6 Telok Blangah Crescent Mount Faber GreenCharge+ Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW167 m
- Blk 27/33 Telok Blangah WayStrides Ytl Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW487 m
- Blk 50/71 Telok Blangah Drive Blangah ViewStrides Ytl Pte. Ltd.· up to 7 kW708 m
Distances are straight-line from the attraction. See the full EV charger map →
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