The first section of Punggol Heritage Trail runs between Campus Boulevard and Punggol North Avenue. Start at Punggol Coast MRT (NE18) and use the district map to reach Campus Boulevard. NParks announced the opening of this 400-metre stretch in August 2025.
The 400 metres describe the main stretch, and NParks reports more than a kilometre of walking routes with paths that branch through the landscape. If you have a short window, use Campus Boulevard as both your start and finish, and turn back at a clearly signed point.
- Rail · Punggol Coast MRT, NE18.
- Approach · Campus Boulevard in Punggol Digital District.
- Documented first section · Campus Boulevard to Punggol North Avenue.
- Check first · Current signs and notices before planning a longer through-route.
Find Campus Boulevard from the station
Follow the district signs and use the map for Campus Boulevard. Punggol Coast Mall and SIT are useful landmarks for orientation. If someone is joining you later, share the trail approach or a visible district landmark instead of sending only a mall pin.
If you arrive from Waterway Point, travel one station north from Punggol MRT. On a day with a timed campus appointment, find the room first and save the trail for afterward.
Know what the 400 metres refer to
NParks opened a first 400-metre main stretch while describing over a kilometre of paths within the landscaped area. You can walk a short section and return, or add signed branches when time and conditions allow. Read the signs at each junction so you can return to the entrance you planned to use.
Check any onward route
The wider heritage trail has been planned as a connection across the district. Check official notices and on-site access before relying on a through-walk towards Punggol Point or the waterway. If you want an easy first visit, keep the turn-back point inside the documented section.
Notice what remains of Old Punggol Road
NParks describes retained slopes and coastal vegetation in the area. As you walk, look for how the route rises or falls and where planted areas sit beside the path. Compare those details with the more built-up approach around Campus Boulevard. A short walk gives you time to see how the landscape changes.
With children, choose one thing to look for on the way out, such as changes in shade or the shape of the path. On the way back, ask them to name the landmark they used to recognise the entrance. The activity works without walking the entire trail.
Pair the trail with an indoor stop
A short walk followed by lunch or a visit to Punggol Coast Mall makes a flexible itinerary. Keep the trail part adjustable if the weather changes or your group wants to spend more time indoors. If you have a meal booking, set a turn-back time before walking away from the district.
For someone using a stroller or mobility aid, check the approach on the current map and read signs for surfaces and gradients. Give the group time to turn back if a section is unsuitable. A main-path visit can still give you a look at the old road landscape.
Contents · Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Where is the first section of the trail?
Between Campus Boulevard and Punggol North Avenue.
Which station should I use?
Use Punggol Coast MRT (NE18) for the Campus Boulevard approach.
Is the entire planned trail confirmed open?
Use current NParks and district notices for any extension. This guide describes the documented first section.
Can I add it to a mall or SIT visit?
Yes. Find any timed appointment first, then use Campus Boulevard as your walking approach.