World Travel 4 Indians

Rock Climbing in Singapore is yet another form of adventure sport that is making steady advancements and has caught the fancy of the sport enthusiasts who are always on a lookout for some heart thumping activity. Rock climbing in Singapore is also referred to as wall climbing. The sport is no longer limited to being a mere recreation sport, it has also assumed a competitive character, with a large number of competitions being held each year.

Rock Climbing, as a sport, has been introduced in many schools across Singapore. A common misconception that taints this sport is that there is a considerable amount of risk involved in it. The truth is that there is a minimum risk factor in this form of sport as there is a safety rope always fastened to the climber. The dearth of natural climbing sites in Singapore makes wall climbing the prevalent sport there. The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is open to public for climbing but they don't allow inexperienced climbers. There are myriad rock walls across Singapore where one can gauge their expertise. In Singapore, the natural sites for rock climbing come in the form of granite quarries. They are situated in the central part of the island. They are either contiguous to or occur within the natural reserves. These two quarries are Diary Farm Quarry and the Hinhede Quarry . The Diary Farm Quarry is situated in the Diary Farm Condos. It is a curious mix of routes that are both challenging and easy. The Hinhede is located in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and incorporates some best clean surface rock climbing routes.