The first of its kind in Singapore and in the region, this free-standing suspension bridge connects the two highest points (Bukit Peirce and Bukit Kalang) in MacRitchie and offers a bird’s eye view of the community of plants and animals that live in the forest canopy. The total length of the walkway is about 250m and its height from the forest floor varies, with the highest point
at 25m.

Besides providing another avenue for nature recreation for Singaporeans, the HSBC TTW will also play an important role in forest canopy research, an area many researchers were not able to get into because of lack of access. This bridge will help to facilitate surveys and plant identification work and further our
understanding of how forest ecosystems work.

How do we get there?
The distance to the TreeTop Walk is approximately 4.5 km (1.5-2 hrs walk) from the reservoir park and 2.5 km (45 mins- 1 hr walk) from the carpark at Venus Drive.
The HSBC TreeTop Walk is accessible from MacRitchie Reservoir
Park via 1) MacRitchie Nature Trail (indicated as Route 3 on map) or from 2)Venus Drive, off Upper Thomson Road.

The walk to the TreeTop Walk from Venus Drive is along the
Island Club Road at the present time. This is a temporary access and a permanent
one is being planned. Look out for vehicles and walk in single
files.

Do we need to pay?
There is no admission charge at the moment.

How many people can the HSBC TTW accommodate?
For the comfort and enjoyment of all visitors, we will be restricting visitor numbers to 30 pax at any one time as well as visitor flow. The traffic along the walkway is one-way. Therefore, visitors will enter via the ranger post at Bukit Peirce and exit at Bukit Kalang and continue on to the Petaling Trail.

What can we see up there?
Instead of arching their necks to observe the canopy, visitors are now able to catch a glimpse of the vibrant “high life” of the forest at their eye level. From this high vantage point, nature enthusiasts will be able to have a closer observation of the
animal community in the canopy or take a peek at the flowers or fruits of tall trees and climbers and their pollination activities. A preliminary survey on the HSBC TTW has identified the following flora and fauna:

• 80 birds including 16 forest specialists. Some of these forest birds include the Drongo Cuckoo, Chestnut-bellied Malkoha, Thick-Billed Green-Pigeon, Asian Fairy Bluebird and the Green Leafbirds.
• 8 reptiles including the Black-bearded Dragon and the Clouded Monitor that sleeps on the Terentang tree at night
  
• 18 rare trees and climbers including the Cheng Tng Tree (Scaphium macropodum) and Cyathocalyx ridleyi.

Are there any resting stops along the 11km-route?
A Ranger Station is located at the cross road of the 11 km- hiking route (Route 4) around the MacRitchie Reservoir. It serves as a convenient resting point, with basic amenities such as toilets and a water cooler, and an information kiosk for users.
There are no vending machines or food vendors in the reserve. Be sure to bring enough water with you. Carry water bottles and snacks in a backpack to avoid attracting the monkeys and refrain from eating in their presence.
There are also no litter bins in the reserves so carry your litter with you and dispose in a bin outside the forest.
There are also two shelters at the 2.8 km and 5 km mark along the route. The ranger station will be manned from 8am to 5pm.
Visitors who need assistance outside the office hours can contact our 24-hour hotline number at 64685736.