How to Get to MacRitchie Reservoir and the TreeTop Walk by MRT
Quick answer: Take the Circle Line or the Thomson-East Coast Line to Caldecott (CC17/TE9) and walk about 15 minutes along Lornie Road to the MacRitchie Reservoir Park entrance. Marymount (CC16) is a similar walk from the other side. The TreeTop Walk is about 4.5 kilometres into the forest from the park, a round trip of 3 to 4 hours.
Nearest MRT station to MacRitchie Reservoir and the TreeTop Walk
- Station: Caldecott (CC17/TE9)
- Lines: Circle Line, Thomson East Coast Line
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to MacRitchie Reservoir and the TreeTop Walk from the airport, Orchard and the city
| Starting from | Route | Stops | Changes | Adult fare | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changi Airport | Take the East West Line (Changi Airport branch) to Tanah Merah. Change at Tanah Merah to the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Paya Lebar. Change at Paya Lebar to the Circle Line (towards Prince Edward Road) to Caldecott. | 14 | 2 | S$2.38 | about 50 min |
| Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Woodlands North) to Caldecott. | 4 | 0 | S$1.59 | about 15 min |
| City Hall | Take the North South Line (towards Jurong East) to Orchard. Change at Orchard to the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Woodlands North) to Caldecott. | 7 | 1 | S$1.82 | about 25 min |
| Jurong East | Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Buona Vista. Change at Buona Vista to the Circle Line (towards Dhoby Ghaut) to Caldecott. | 7 | 1 | S$2.02 | about 25 min |
| Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Caldecott. | 7 | 0 | S$2.07 | about 20 min |
Stops and changes come from the current network map. Fares are the adult card fare for the distance (50 cents less before 7.45am on weekdays). Times are estimates for the train ride only and do not include the walk at either end. Use the fare calculator for any other starting station.
From Caldecott station to MacRitchie Reservoir and the TreeTop Walk
From Caldecott station, leave towards Lornie Road and Thomson Road, then walk south-west along Lornie Road with the forest on your right; the park entrance, the boardwalks and the amenities centre with toilets and drinks are at the reservoir. The trails to the TreeTop Walk, the Jelutong Tower and the Prunus Trail all start here and are signposted with distances. The TreeTop Walk itself is one way, closes at 5pm and is shut on Mondays except public holidays.
Tips for the trip
- Carry at least a litre of water per person; there are no shops on the trails and the walk to the TreeTop Walk is hilly.
- Monkeys are everywhere near the reservoir; keep food inside your bag and do not feed them.
- Start before 9am to finish the TreeTop Walk loop before the afternoon heat and rain.
- Caldecott is a direct Thomson-East Coast Line ride from Orchard and Woodlands, and a direct Circle Line ride from Holland Village and Bishan.
Other places near Caldecott station
- S.A.V.H. Library (Library, about 2 min walk): A library serving the visually impaired and those with print disabilities.
- Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre (Food centre, about 9 min walk): A popular hawker centre offering a wide variety of local food stalls.
- Mount Alvernia Hospital (Hospital, about 9 min walk): A private hospital providing a range of medical and surgical services.
- Toa Payoh West CC (Community club, about 10 min walk): A community club hosting classes, events and recreational activities for residents.
- Johnson Eatery (Food centre, about 11 min walk): A local eating establishment serving cooked food to the surrounding community.
- Maxim (Food centre, about 12 min walk): A food centre offering cooked meals for diners in the neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to MacRitchie Reservoir?
Caldecott (CC17/TE9), about 15 minutes on foot along Lornie Road. Marymount (CC16) is about the same distance from the Marymount Road side.
How do I get to the TreeTop Walk by MRT?
Take the MRT to Caldecott, walk to MacRitchie Reservoir Park and follow the signposted trail for about 4.5 kilometres. Alternatively, Venus Drive off Upper Thomson Road is a shorter walk in but is not served by the MRT.
Is the TreeTop Walk open every day?
It is closed on Mondays unless the Monday is a public holiday, and it closes at 5pm. The last entry is about 4.45pm.
How do I get to MacRitchie from Orchard?
Take the Thomson-East Coast Line from Orchard straight to Caldecott, about 15 minutes, then walk 15 minutes.
Plan the rest of the trip with the interactive Singapore MRT map, the fare calculator and the guide to paying for the MRT.
More places to reach by MRT
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve | East Coast Park | Fort Canning Park | Gardens by the Bay and Marina Barrage | Jurong Lake Gardens and the Chinese Garden | Pulau Ubin and Changi Village | Punggol Waterway Park and Coney Island | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve | the Singapore Botanic Gardens | the Southern Ridges, Henderson Waves and Mount Faber
See the full list: how to get anywhere in Singapore by MRT, or find your nearest MRT station.