Parent and Child Forest Adventure

Maju & Gillman Forest Walks before the forests change

Before Maju Forest and Gillman Forest disappear under redevelopment plans, come experience their raw, untouched beauty with us as a parent and child adventure. Bring a healthy dose of patience for little feet and an open mind for the treasures the forest has to share.

Ages 5 and up 3 to 4km real jungle trail About 3 hours Guided by naturalist James Small groups, spots limited

S$50 per parent and child · S$25 per additional parent or child

Forests on the redevelopment list

3 to 4km

One way jungle loop

~3 hrs

At a comfortable pace

Suggested age for little hikers

Upcoming Hikes

Pick your forest, pick your day

Our November walks filled up fast, so we have opened new dates in January. Once this window closes, these forests won't look like this again. Register for a sold out date and we'll add you to the waiting list and update you first.

🌿 Maju Forest

Sun, 15 Nov 2026

Morning walk

Sold out

🌿 Maju Forest

Sun, 22 Nov 2026

Morning walk

Sold out

🌿 Maju Forest

Sat, 16 Jan 2027

2pm to 5:30pm

New date

🌳 Gillman Forest

Sat, 23 Jan 2027

8:30am to 11:30am

New date

S$50

Exchange per forest hike for one parent and one child (2 pax)

S$25

For each additional parent or child joining the same hike

Is this hike right for your family?

Little adventures around every root and fallen tree

The trail is full of little adventures: insects, creepy crawlies, fallen trees and roots to climb over, and uneven ground with slopes going both up and down. The terrain can be raw and challenging for some families, and that is exactly what makes it such a fun and meaningful bonding experience.

It's a parent and child event, so you get to be with your child, and also be a child yourself the whole way. Help them over obstacles, look out for them, and show them what it means to be adventurous and shine your inner child.

A good benchmark: your child can hike for around 2 hours and is happy getting a little dirty climbing through roots and fallen trees.
Ages 5 and up suggested, since little hikers need to follow instructions and keep pace for everyone's safety. Joining with a younger one? Come prepared to carry them when they tire.
A professional guide, James, walks with us to share the richness of each forest's nature and history.
One long loop. Once we start, there's no peeling off on your own or turning back halfway.

Climbing over fallen trees on the jungle trail in Maju Forest, Singapore

Doing this together is what makes it meaningful.

A chance to role model and guide our children, side by side

The Two Forests

Two wild stories, one window to see them

With both forests being looked at for housing, only around 8 hectares of each may be kept. This is a rare chance to see them as they are today.

🌿 Sat, 16 Jan 2027 · 2pm to 5:30pm

Maju Forest

MeetBlock 103 void deck seating area, Clementi Street 14 (S120103)

TimingRegistration 2pm to 2:20pm, briefing 2:20pm, we move off sharp at 2:30pm

EndSame as meet up point (Block 103)

DistanceAbout 4km of real jungle trail, uneven ground, not flat parkland or boardwalks

Maju's story

23 hectares of secondary forest, abandoned land and scrubland, plus a stretch of the old Jurong Railway Track (unused since 2001) with 3 freshwater streams running through it. Towering albizia, flame of the forest and ficus trees shelter a whole world of wildlife.

Wild boarCivet catsPangolinsStraw headed bulbulsWhite throated laughing thrushesRaptorsBamboo bats

Good to know: Toilets and a small supermarket are at the Food Park Kopitiam, Block 107 Clementi Street 12 (10 min walk from the start). After that there are no toilets or shops, so plan ahead!

🌳 Sat, 23 Jan 2027 · 8:30am to 11:30am

Gillman Forest

MeetOpen space in front of Gillman Barracks Block 9, Lock Road (S108937)

TimingRegistration 8:10am, briefing 8:20am, we move off sharp at 8:30am

EndGillman Barracks Block 6, Malan Road (15 min walk back to the meet up point, with a few cafes nearby)

Distance3 to 4km, a mix of asphalt road and jungle trail

Gillman's story

A forest steeped in history. Home to the Middlesex and Loyal Regiments before and during the Fall of Singapore, the battle here was one of the fiercest final clashes of the Battle of Singapore. Across 40 hectares you'll find secondary forest, streams and old waterways, crests from before the war, and even an extremely rare Ipoh tree.

HornbillsCivet catsSnakesStraw headed bulbulsRaptorsBamboo batsAsian swamp eels

Good to know: Toilets are available near both the start and end points.

If the weather turns bad, we'll cancel or postpone (guide's call). We go slow and look out for each other the whole way.

Looking up at a towering tree in a Singapore secondary forest

Standing beside the giant buttress roots of a forest tree in Singapore

Before You Go

What to wear and bring

Same list for both walks. Pack light and keep your hands free for the climbing!

👕 What to wear

Comfy hiking gear, a hat, a shirt and pants you don't mind getting dirty, and proper outdoor or hiking shoes with grippy soles. Long pants are your friend here, since we'll be climbing over roots and there are thorny patches around.

🎒 What to bring

Hat
Insect patches or repellent (apply before we start, unscented is best)
Sunscreen
1 litre of water per person
Small foldable umbrella or poncho for light drizzle
Snacks
A hiking stick (or a sturdy fallen one, please don't snap live branches!)
Gloves and binoculars (optional)
A few plasters for the odd scrape
A whistle
Any medication you need
A plastic bag for your trash and litter we spot
Wet wipes
Everything in a backpack, no hand carried bags

How to Join

Four steps to the trail

We are building a community of parents who want to bond with their kids and hike in a meaningful way. If this intention resonates with you, come join us!

Register

Fill in the sign up form with your family's details and choose your walk.

Pay via PayNow

Payment details are shared in the form. Use your child's name as the reference.

Send your screenshot

WhatsApp your payment confirmation to us at 9783 7313 to secure your slot.

Meet us at the forest

Arrive for registration, join the briefing, and off we go into the green!

Open the Sign Up Form

Questions

Good to know

My child is under 5. Can we still join?

We suggest ages 5 and up, since children need to follow instructions and keep pace for everyone's safety. If your child is younger, you're welcome to come prepared to carry them once they get tired.

How challenging is the trail?

This is the real deal: no boardwalks or gravel paths, just raw jungle trail with slopes, mud, roots and fallen trees to clamber over. It's one long loop of 3 to 4km, around 3 hours at a slow, comfortable pace, with no shortcuts or turning back once we start.

What happens if it rains?

If the weather turns bad, we'll cancel or postpone. Our guide makes the call on the day, and we'll update you directly.

The date I want is sold out. What now?

Register anyway and we'll put you on the waiting list. You'll be the first to hear when a slot opens or a new hike is announced.

What if I pay and there are no slots left?

It's first come, first served. If you register and there are no more slots left, no worries, we will provide a full refund.

What if we can't make it on the day?

Tickets are transferable for the same date to your family or friends. Our events do not allow for make ups, cancellations or refunds unless Mindful Space is unable to commence or proceed with the activity.

Can additional parents or siblings come along?

Yes! Each hike is S$50 for one parent and one child, and S$25 for every additional parent or child.

See the forest as it is, together

Spots are limited and these forests won't stay this way for long. Come curious, come ready to get a little muddy, and let's discover the treasures and stories Mother Nature has to share.

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