This out-and-back east coast cycling route includes cycling in East Coast Park and up, past Changi Airport to Changi Beach park.
Starting in the glitz of Marina Bay, you’ll ride past the iconic Gardens by the Bay, over the Marina Barrage and along the full length of the gorgeous East Coast Park cycling route.
You can skirt Changi Airport on the cycling path (Coastal Park Connector) of the Tanah Merah Coast Road to take you all the way to Changi Beach Park and Changi Village on the north of Singapore.
If you’re feeling adventurous, take the bumboat from Changi Point ferry terminal to Palau Ubin, and island northeast of mainland Singapore. Or take things easy and turn back earlier.
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Highlights
The long stretch of Singapore’s East Coast Park is a hive of activity at most times of day, and is popular amongst active types, including cyclists. It’s a lovely place to ride, with the sea on one side and the lush, tropical gardens on the other.
Cycling the east coast takes you away from the busy roads and lets you experience some of Singapore’s best park connector routes and trails (all paved).
For those with the time and inclination, crossing on the small boat (bumboat) to Pulau Ubin is a wonderful experience to discover traditional villages (kampongs), wildlife (monkeys, wild boar, kingfishers) and mountain biking to the mangroves of Chek Jawa Wetlands.
Ride Log: East Coast Park and Changi Beach
1. Marina Bay to Marina Barrage: 0 to 3 km
Cycling from Marina Bay, skirt round towards Marina Bay Sands and past the ArtScience Museum. A visit to the Gardens by the Bay is very worthwhile to explore the lush vegetation of the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest and the views from the 50 metre high Supertree Observatory.
Crossing Marina barrage gives great views. Opened in 2010, this dam across the 350 metre wide Marina Channel keeps seawater out, manages flood risk and provides recreation. If you happen to be in Singapore on Singapore Day, it’s also a great place to watch the celebrations from!
The iconic Marina Bay and Gardens by the Bay
2. Cycling East Coast Park: 3 to 18 km
East Coast Park is a relatively thin, but pretty, park along Singapore’s east coast. It lies between the busy ECP (East Coast Parkway), the major highway that runs from Changi airport to the central business district of Singapore, and the coast.
The road is flanked on the north by many high rise HDB (Housing Development Board) apartments, the widely used and well-run public housing which house the majority of Singaporeans.
The beautifully-maintained park is alive with activity at every hour of the day. During peak times you’ll find the wide cycle paths feel pretty full.
East Coast Park connector route
3. East Coast Park to Changi Village: 18 to 36 km
After cycling in East Coast Park, continue out of the park and onto the bike path that follows the Tanah Merah Coast road. You have options for both an on-road bike path and segregated two-way path on the outside of the road! This section is flat and uneventful, with lorries rumbling along the road to build the new terminal 5 and third runway. When this airport was opened in 1981, 870 hectares of land were reclaimed from the sea and from cutting down hills.
When you arrive on the north side of Singapore, you can gaze out from Changi Beach Park to Tekong Island (a military establishment), Pulau Ubin and to Malaysia.
Crossing over Changi Point Bridge brings you to a number of refreshment options in Changi Village, as well as the small ferry (bumboat) to Pulau Ubin.
Retrace the whole route to return to Marina Bay.
Tanah Merah Coast road
Cafés
If you want to experience a Singapore hawker centre, try the East Coast Lagoon Food Village. It has lots of variety and excellent prices, with a focus on satay and seafood.
East Coast Park has plenty of options to satisfy every taste and budget.
Cafe in East Coast Park
Accommodation
We expect most visitors will base themselves in or around the central business district, whether they are in Singapore for business or not. This gives best access to all parts of Singapore via the excellent MRT network.
Check out our Singapore cycling destination guide for specific accommodation suggestions.
Tips
We suggest you make an early start from Marina Bay to avoid the hottest and busiest times.
Avoiding weekends and public holidays is recommended when it becomes very busy in East Coast Park.
If you plan on visiting Palau Ubin we suggest an early start. The short and cheap ferries start as early as 6am and bicycles are allowed for a few extra dollars. Cheap mountain bikes can be rented on Palau Ubin to navigate the unpaved trails.
Take a look at our guide to cycling Singapore for more tips!
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