Southern Ridges, in reverse. From Harbour Front to Kent Ridge via Marang Trail, Henderson Waves, Forest Walk, Alexandra Arch, Hort Park, and Kent Ridge Park. Total distance = 6 miles, plus another mile or so in connecting to bus and MRT. Total trip duration, including transit and sushi dinner: slightly less than 3 hours.
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Starts from my apartment in Kent Vale |
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Short rides on a bus plus the MRT leads to Harbour Front |
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The walk begins with a climb up Mt Faber |
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Pleasant brick-paved walk with flowering overhang at the top |
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Amazing views of the Central Business District |
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Soon, one arrives at the Henderson Waves bridge |
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Extraordinary condominiums: Reflections at Keppel Bay |
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Next is a long gradually descending Forest Walk |
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Excellent Forest Walk views blend trees and tall buildings |
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Interlace, another iconic private condominium complex |
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Alexandra Arch connects the Forest Walk to Hort Park |
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Pavilion and pool in Hort Park |
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One of the newly added signs in Hort Park |
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Climbing stairs through the forest to Kent Ridge Park |
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The ridge line at Kent Ridge, with nice views to the south. |
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Back in "civilization" on Science Park Road. |
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Time for Umi Sushi at One@KentRidge |
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Quick bus ride brings me back to Kent Vale. |