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Bukit Shahbandar Forest Recreation Park
A network of rolling forest hills just outside the capital, popular with local trail runners
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1-2.5 hours depending on the loop chosen
A short drive from Bandar Seri Begawan, Bukit Shahbandar's network of interlinked hill trails ranges from an easy 5 Hills loop to a longer, undulating 7 Hills circuit through padauk-planted forest. Well-maintained and clearly marked, it is one of the most accessible ways to get a genuine forest hike close to the capital.
Highlights
- The easy, beginner-friendly 5 Hills loop
- The longer, more undulating 7 Hills circuit
- Shaded padauk forest plantation sections
- Easy access from Bandar Seri Begawan, popular with local trail runners
Getting there
From Bandar Seri Begawan, drive about 20-25 minutes along the Tutong-Muara Highway toward Jerudong to reach the park entrance.
Safety tips
This is a low-risk, well-marked trail network, though roots and clay sections turn slippery after rain; ordinary trail or running shoes are sufficient for any of the loops.
What to bring
- Ordinary trail or running shoes
- Water, especially for the longer 7 Hills loop
- Sun protection for open sections
- Insect repellent