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