SALT - WALK & HIKE
We organize various types of walks which cater to the different fitness and interest levels of all participants.
Walks are usually held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays catering to different levels.
Level 1: Easy
Minimal elevation, mostly paved flat paths, hike at slow pace, less than 2.5 hours. Route is suitable for those on wheelchairs.
Level 2: Moderate
Some elevation, paths may be uneven, rough, rugged and may include slopes e.g. forest trails, hike at moderate pace, exceed 2.5 hours. Hiker is able to walk 1km, about distance of 3-4 bus stops in 15 minutes.
Level 3: Difficult
More elevation with steep slopes, rugged and undulating terrain, hike at fast pace, exceed 3.5 hours. Hiker is able to walk 2km in 25 minutes.
Level 4: Challenging
More elevation with very steep slopes, extensive rugged and undulating terrain which may have more than 100 steps per section, hike at fast pace, exceed 4 hours. Hiker is able to walk 2km in 20 minutes.
We conduct Interval Walk Training (IWT) once a month to equip beginners (or anyone interested) with the right skills to combine deep breathing with brisk walking techniques in order to hike safely and for longer distances.
Special walks such as local heritage and cultural trails, Coast-to-Coast hiking and others are conducted occasionally. Overseas travel trips may be organized from time to time.
All activities are announced in the WhatsApp chatgroup SALT-ANNOUNCEMENT. Do take a look at our photo gallery below. Contact us for more details or to discuss on the level of walks suitable for you.
INTERVAL WALK TRAINING (IWT)
IWT originated in Japan - 3 mins of high intensity walking follow by 3 mins of low intensity walking, and repeated in cycles. This is combined with deep breathing and brisk walking techniques.
(Photo: Singapore Sports Stadium)
LEVEL 1 WALKS
Such walks have been held at Botanics Gardens, Pasir Ris park, Labrador park and more.
(Photo: Labrador Nature Reserve)
LEVEL 2 WALKS
Such walks have been held at Sentosa, Kent Ridge Park, Dairy Farm Nature Park, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Rail Corridor, Punggol Waterway and more.
(Photo: Rail Corridor)
LEVEL 3 WALKS
Such walks have been held at MacRitchie Reservoir, Sentosa, Chestnut Nature Reserve, Southern Ridges, Bukit Brown Cemetery and more.
(Photo: MacRitchie Reservoir)
LEVEL 4 WALKS
Such walks have been held at Bukit Timah Hill and MacRitchie Reservoir, Pulau Ubin, Lower and Upper Pierce Reservoirs, Clementi and Dover Forests and more.
(Photo: Bukit Timah Hill)
HERITAGE & CULTURAL WALKS
Such walks have been held at Joo Chiat/Katong, Queenstown, Balestier and more.
(Photo: Murals at Joo Chiat/Katong)
RESISTANCE BAND EXERCISE
This is conducted every Friday from 10 to 11.30am by Instructor Beng Hock. This exercise is held indoors and participant is required to get a resistance band.
(Photo: Resistance band exercise at Church of Our Saviour)
