Chestnut Nature Park
Singapore's largest nature park, with separate hiking and mountain biking trail networks on either side of a stream.
Updated 2 September 2026
Chestnut covers about eighty-one hectares on the northern edge of the central catchment and is the largest nature park in Singapore, notable for keeping hiking and mountain biking completely separate: parallel trail networks on either side of a stream, so that neither gets in the other's way. The biking trails include technical sections and a skills area. The forest is secondary regrowth over former plantations, with the catchment behind it.
Highlights
- The separated trails - hiking and biking networks kept apart on either side of the stream.
- The mountain bike trails - the most developed technical riding in Singapore.
- The catchment edge - forest running back into the central reserve.
- The size - the largest nature park on the island at eighty-one hectares.
When to go
Year round; early morning is coolest. Trails close after heavy rain to protect the surface and closures are enforced. Weekends bring crowds to both networks.
Practical notes
Biking trails close after rain and the closures are strictly enforced. There is little shade on some sections. Facilities are at the entrances only.
Nearby
Dairy Farm is south, and Zhenghua park adjoins to the west.
What to pack for Chestnut Nature Park
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- Broken-in walking shoes or boots - Grip and ankle support matter more than looks; never hike in brand-new boots. Find on Amazon
- Padded shorts - The one thing that makes a full day in the saddle bearable. Find on Amazon
- Layers + a waterproof shell - Mountain weather turns fast; a packable rain jacket saves the day. Find on Amazon
- Helmet - Bring your own if you have a good one; rentals vary wildly. Find on Amazon
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