Some Great Cycling Trails In Singapore Which Will Let You Ride With The Wind and Enjoy Scenery
Rower’s Bay Park
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This new 60 kilometre Rower’s Bay is a part of the first phase of the Round Island Route which has a continuous 150-kilometre park connector that circles the island. Connecting Yishun to Punggol, the boardwalk allows you to enjoy the city at night with the breeze in your hair as you zoom by the edge of the Seletar Reservoir. There is plenty of wetland area for you to enjoy the view of mother nature during the day too. Plus, if you are making your way to Seletar Aerospace Park, there are shelters with charging points as well as vending machines selling bike equipment and a self-help repair station available.
Coast to Coast (C2C) trail
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This Coast to Coast (C2C) trails cuts across the island with a spanning of 36 kilometre linking Coney Island in the northeast with Jurong Lake Gardens in the west. If you are looking for a bigger challenge then this trek can be conquered in less than a day by bicycle starting from Jurong Lake Gardens through the whole route or park connectors. There will be times where you have to get off your bike and walk by busy roads and through estates. You can withness the best parks and nature reserves in Singapore here like Bukit Batok Nature Park and Hindhede where you can witness the majestic granite quarry, waterside view at MacRitchie Reservoir and Punggol Waterway Park and the rustic wildness of Coney Island.
Kranji Marshes Loop
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This is the trail where it is home to 170 species of birds, 54 types of butterflies and 33 different kinds of dragonflies, the Kranji Marshes make a great experience for nature lover where you can start peddling at Kranji MRT station before taking on the 51.1-kilometre loop that features an elevation of 568 metres. Then cycle through the Kranji Countryside where you can make a pitstop at any one of its farms as you go further down to the Kranji War Memorial and Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve for more flora and fauna view.
Mandai Loop
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The Mandai Reserve may be home to the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and River Safari where there are future plans to turn into an integrated nature and wildlife destination but also make a great cycling trail too. You can starts off at Rats Corner on Orchard Road then cycle through Novena and Old Upper Thomson Road towards Mandai, where you can find Track 15 (T15) which is regarded as one of the easiest trails in Singapore with easy climbs and slopes. Which is also great for beginners looking to pick up some mountain biking skill. Then continue to the loop southwards towards the city, along Bukit Timah Road and be sure to go past the Old Ford Factory where the British surrendered Singapore to Japan in 1942.
Marina Bay
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This stunning view of the iconic skyline where you can start this 11 kilometre of cycling journey at sunrise or sunset as it is one of the best places to see the city during sunset time. You can begin at Marina Bay Sands before wheeling across the Helix Bridge then continues on to Esplanade and Merlion. However, be careful not to speed your way through the Marina Bay Waterfront as it can get quite busy with crowds.
Coney Island
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This is one of the quickest ways to explore this rustic island by cycling when you can bring your own bike and start cycling from Punggol Jetty or rent one from the rental shop at The Punggol Settlement just outside the island, and you can discover the hidden beaches and mangrove swamps of the island in this journey.
Punggol Waterway Park
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Located in a quiet, tranquil area in the northeastern part of Singapore where this park offers four unique themes with something in store for the visitor of all ages. The Nature Cove features a picturesque view of the Waterway with places for families to spend a lazy Sundays here. At the Recreation Zone, the little one can also enjoy activities like water play and sand play while the rest of the family gets a workout at the fitness corner. The Heritage Zone offer gorgeous greenery along the stretch of the old Punggol Road where families can take a walk down memory lane and the Green Gallery consists of a peaceful trail along the park’s natural terrain. You can also enjoy cycling and inline skating activities here and enjoy the view from the Rope Bridge and Kelong Bridge.
Northern Explorer Loop
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This coastal park offers a northern view of the sea where Woodlands Waterfront Park is linked to Admiralty Park via the Northern Explorer Lopp which is a 25-kilometre length and you can enjoy jogging and cycling here at the tracks with this 11-hectare park house a playground a 1.5-kilometre long waterfront promenade. The park is also fitted with family-friendly jogging and cycling tracks where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the entire coastal park.