Roz's Hiking Pages

Sun 8 Oct 2000 : Wilson Trail Section 10

Meet: 8.30am Admiralty MTR on the platform towards TST.
Or 9.15am Tai Po Market KCR by the taxi rank.

Approx walking time: 3 hours

Sun 15 Oct 2000 : Cloudy Hill (Wilson Trail Section 8)

Meet: 9.30am Admiralty MTR on the platform towards TST.
Or 10.15am Tai Wo KCR by the taxi rank.

Approx walking time: 3.5 hours

Comment: Good views of Tai Po and into Shenzhen, if it is not cloudy! Beautiful reservoir to finish.

Sun 22 Oct 2000 : Lamma Island

Meet: 9.20am at Lamma Ferry Pier to catch the 9.30am Ferrry

Approx walking time: 3 hours

Comment: Original walk postponed because so much rain over last few weeks. On Lamma you can have a nice walk on concrete for 3 hours without mud!

Sun 29 Oct 2000 : Shing Mun Reservoir to Tai Po - Wilson Trail Stage 7

Meet: 9.30am Admiralty MTR on the platform towards TST.
Or 10.00am Tai Wo Hau MTR by ticket barriers

Approx walking time: 3 hours

Comment: Should see some monkeys at Shing Mun reservoir. Wilson trail crosses the MacLehose trail twice on this walk

Sun 5 Nov 2000 : Lantau Trail sections 7 & 8 : Shek Pik Reservoir to Tai O

Meet: 9.20am Lantau Ferry Pier in Central for 9.30am ferry to Mui Wo.

Approx walking time: 5 hours

Comment: Not much shade but flat with beautiful scenery.

Sun 12 Nov 2000 - cancelled due to rain

Sun 19 Nov 2000 : Lantau Trail section 3 : Lantau Peak and the big Buddha

Meet: 9.20am Lantau Ferry Pier in Central for 9.30am ferry to Mui Wo.

Approx walking time: 3 hours

Comment: Steep up and very steep down stone steps with great views if it is not cloudy.

Sun 26 Nov 2000 : Hong Kong Trail section 5. Jardine's lookout, mount Butler and down into North Point

Meet: 2.00 pm Parkview, on Wong Nai Chung Gap Road - outside the supermarket

Approx walking time: 3 hours

Comment: Couple of hills and good views over Tai Tam reservoirs. Nice workout for a Sunday afternoon

Sun 10 Dec 2000 : Dragon's Back - HK Trail section 8

Meet: 9.30am on platform at Chai Wan MTR station

Approx walking time: 2.5 hours

Comment: Old favourite for the last walk before xmas, finish up with lunch in Shek O.

Sun 14 Jan 2001 : Wilson 6

Meet: 9.30am on platform at Admiralty MTR station towards TST or 9.50am on platform of Cheung Sha Wan MTR station (see MTR map).

Approx walking time: 2 hours

Comment: Start up the hill of above Kowloon reservoir and then over smugglers pass to Shing Ma reservoir. Should see some monkeys.

Sun 21 Jan 2001 : MacLehose Section 2

Meet: 9.30am on platform at Admiralty MTR station towards TST or 9.50am on platform of Choi Hung MTR station (see MTR map).

Approx walking time: 5 hours

Comment: A tough but beautiful walk

Wed 24 Jan 2001 : MacLehose Section 3

Meet: 9.30am on platform at Admiralty MTR station towards TST or 9.50am on platform of Choi Hung MTR station (see MTR map).

Approx walking time: 4 hours

Sun 28 Jan 2001 : Parkview to NorthPoint

Meet: Parkview, 9.30am (original walk cancelled due to rain)

Approx walking time: 2 hours

Sun 4 Feb 2001 : MacLehose Section 5: Lion Rock

Meet: 9.30am on platform at Admiralty MTR station towards TST or 9.50am on platform of Choi Hung MTR station (see MTR map).

Approx walking time: 3 hours

Sun 11 Feb 2001 : Wilson Section 9: Bak Sing Leng

Meet: 9.30am on platform at Admiralty MTR station towards TST or 10.10am at Fanling KCR (see MTR map).

Approx walking time: 5 hours

Sun 18 Feb 2001 : HK Trail: section 4-8

Meet: 8.30am Parkview (in front of supermarket)

Approx walking time: 7 hours

Sun 4 March 2001 : MacLehose Stage 7 (Shing Mun Reservoir) and Stage 8 (Tai Mo Shan)

Meet: 9.30am Admiralty MTR on the platform towards TST.
Or 10.10am Tsuen Wan MTR on platform from TST

Approx walking time: 6 hours

Sat 11 March 2001 : Hong Kong Trail Stages 1-4

Meet: 8.30 at the Peak by the fountain

Approx walking time: 5 hours

Sat 17 March 2001 : Hong Kong Trail Stages 1-8 GreenPower Race

Meet: 8.00 at the Peak by the fountain for 9pm start

Results:

Roz 50km 11hrs 32 mins
Jenny E. 50km 13 hrs 30 mins
Jennifer T. 25km 8 hrs 30 mins

Sun 1 April 2001 : Clearwater Bay (High Junk Peak)

Meet: 9.30 at Admiralty or 10.00 at Choi Hung

Sun 8 April 2001 : Sunset Peak, Lantau

Meet: 9.20am Lantau (Mui Wo) Ferry Pier for the 9.30am ferry

Approx walking time: 3 hours

Fri 13 April 2001 (Easter Friday) : MacLehose section 2 (and 1?)

Meet: 9.00am Choi Hung MTR Station

Approx walking time: 6 hours

Sun 15 April 2001: MacLehose section 4 (backwards)

Meet: 9.00am Choi Hung MTR Station

Approx Walking time: 5 hours

Sun 22 April 2001: Lantau Trail sections 4, (cut short due to heavy rain)

Meet: 9.20am at Mui Wo ferry Pier, Central to catch 9.30 ferry

Approx walking time: 5 hours

Sun 29 April 2001: Wilson Trail Stage 3 (Devil's Peak and Black Hill)

Meet: 9.30am at Lam Tin MTR

Approx walking time: 2.5 hours

Sun 6 May 2001: Wilson Trail Stage 4 Backwards (Tate's Pass and Hebe Hill) walking down from Gilwell Scout campsite to Clearwater Bay Road.

Meet: 9.30am at Choi Hung MTR

Approx walking time: 2.5 hours

Sun 13 May 2001: Wilson Trail Stage 5 from Gilwell Camp site to Kowloon Reservoir

Meet: 9.30am at Choi Hung MTR

Approx walking time: 3.5 hours (mostly flat and downhill)

Sun 27 May 2001: Something a bit different - a bike ride (on rented bicycles) along the river in Sha Tin.

Meet: 9.30am at Tai Wai KCR

Approx walking time: 1.5 hours (completely flat and easy)

Sun 24 June 2001: HK Trail Sections 1&2.

Meet: 9.30am at the Peak

Approx walking time: 2.5 hours

Sun 8 July 2001: HK Trail Stage 4

Meet: 9.30am at the pagoda at the junction for the Police Museum, Stubbs Road near the Peak

Approx walking time: 3 hours

Sun 12 August 2001: Lantau Trail Stage 9 - Shek Pik Reservoir to Shui Hau

Meet: 9.20am at the Lantau Ferry Pier (Central) to catch the 9.30 ferry to Mui Wo.

Approx walking time: 2 hours (flat)

Sun 26 August 2001: MacLehose Trail Stage 9

Meet: 9.30am Tsuen Wan MTR station

Approx walking time: 2.5 hours (flat)

Sun 9 Sept 2001: Lantau Trail Stage 11 and 12

Meet: 9.20am Lantau Ferry Pier (to Mui Wo) for the 9.30am ferry

Approx walking time: 4 hours

Sun 23 Sept 2001: Wilson Trail Stage 5 (Lion Rock)

Meet: 9.30am Choi Hung MTR

Approx walking time: 3 hours

Sun 7 Oct 2001: Lantau Trail Stage 5 & 6

Meet: 9.20am at Ferry for 9.30 ferry to Mui Wo

Approx walking time: 4 hours

Sun 14 Oct 2001: D'Aguilar Peninsula (and lunch in Shek O)

Meet: 9.30 Shau Kei Wan MTR exit A

Approx walking time: 3 hours

Sun 28 Oct 2001: Clearwater Bay walk

Meet: 9.30 Choi Hung MTR

Approx walking time: 3 hours

Sun 11 Nov 2001: MacLehose Stage 4: Ma On Shan

Meet: 9.30am Choi Hung MTR exit A

Approx walking time: 5 hours (but it is beautiful and worth it)

Sun 25 Nov 2001: Bak Sing Leng (Wilson Trail Stage 9)

Meet: 9.30am Fanling KCR

Approx walking time: 5 hours (but it is beautiful and worth it)

Sun 2 Dec 2001: Sharp Peak (near MacLehose Stage 2)

Meet: 9.00am Diamond Hill MTR Exit C (to take the bus # 96R directly to Pak Tam Au)

Approx walking time: 5 hours

Notes: We plan to walk from Pak Tam Au (end of MacLehose Stage 2) to Tai Long Au then turn left for Nam She Au, Sharp Peak, then Mai Fan Teng, down to the beach at Tung Wan, over to Tai Wan and then back to Tai Long Au to go out the same way we came in. Sturdy shoes with good tread are a must for this hike as there is lots of loose ground.

A much easier version (with no loose ground - apart from the beach!) if you prefer is to continue MacLehose Stage 2 (we turn off for Sharp Peak, about half way along) down to Tai Long Wan beach - and meet the rest of us at Ham Tin restaurants on the beach (It is well sign-posted and you may have to wait an hour or 2 - but it's a beautiful place to wait!) and walk back the same way with everyone.

Sun 13 Jan 2002: Lantau Peak and the big buddha

Meet: 9.20am at Mui Wo Ferry Pier in Central for 9.30am ferry

Approx walking time: 3 hours

Sun 20 Jan 2002: The Hunchbacks (nr MacLehose Stage 4)

Meet: 9.30am at Choi Hung MTR

Approx walking time: 5 hours

We start from the Sai Kung side of Ma On Shan at the MacLehose Stage 4. This a new walk with Angela Spaxman's group. If we can't find the trail over the Hunchbacks, we can continue along the MacLehose or take one of the other trails down towards Ma On Shan town.

Sun 27 Jan 2002: Plover Cove - NOT DONE - RAINING

Meet: 9.30am at Tai Po Market KCR

Approx walking time: 6-8 hours

Note: This is a walk we haven't done before - it is potentially overgrown in places.

Sun 3 Feb 2002: MacLehose 1 & 2

Meet: 9.30am at Choi Hung MTR

Approx walking time: 6 hours

Sun 10 Feb 2002: MacLehose 3

Meet: 9.30am at Choi Hung MTR

Approx walking time: 5 hours

Sun 17 March 2002: MacLehose 7 & 8 (Tai Mo Shan)

Meet: 9.30am at Tsuen Wan MTR

Approx walking time: 5 hours

Sun 14 April 2002: Wilson Trail Stage 1 - The Twins followed by lunch in Stanley

Meet: 9.30am at Parkview, Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park - that is the small boating lake a little down the road from Parkview.

Approx walking time: 2.5 hours. (We are missing out Violet hill as I prefer the views along the catchwater)

Sun 21 April 2002: Wilson Trail Stage 2 - Parkview to North Point

Meet: Afternoon hike for a change - 2.00pm at Parkview, Park n Shop supermarket.

Approx walking time: 2 hours.

Sun 28 April 2002: MacLehose Stage 9- ending in Sham Tseng for special roast duck.

Meet: 9.30 am Tsuen Wan MTR Exit B

Approx walking time: 2.5 hours (shady and flat)

Sun 5 May 2002: Lantau: Tung Chung to Big Buddha and maybe down Lantau Trail stage 4 to Shum Wat Road

Meet: 9.30 am Tung Chung MTR

Approx walking time: 2 hrs up and maybe 1 hr down

Sun 26 May 2002: No walk

Sun 2 June 2002: Wilson Trail Section 10

Meet: 9.30am Tai Po Market KCR

Approx walking time: 3 hours

Tues 1 Oct 2002(bank holiday): Shui Lo Cho Pools, Lantau Island

Meeting time: 9:30 am
Meeting place: Exit B, Tung Chung MTR station (Allow 30 minutes from HK station. Remember the trains run infrequently) Difficulty rating: "not too taxing but the descent by the waterfall is a steep scramble"
Time: 4 hours hiking plus travelling and swimming (all day) Bring a pack lunch. Be prepared to swim! This is a very beautiful place.
Description: We'll take the bus to the Kwun Yam temple on Tai O Road (past the turnoff for the Buddha), then walk past Ngau Kwo Tin and Lung Tsai Ng Yuen, turn right at Man Cheung Po to Shui Lo Cho, then finish along the waterfront back to Tai O.

Sun 6 Oct 2002: Wilson Stage 5, Amah Rock
Led by: Roz/Angela
Meet: 9.30am at Choi Hung MTR Exit B
Walking Time: 2 hrs
Description: Very easy walk finishing at the reservoir with the monkeys.

Sun 13 Oct 2002: Sha Lo Tong
Led by: Kim
Meet: 10 am, Tai Po KCR Station
Walking Time: 4 hrs.
Level: easy
Description: The taxi to the start costs about $50 (the fare is $30, but the drivers are very reluctant to take you unless you pay more because there is no fare back).

The start pretty much takes us to the village of Sha Lo Tung where nobody lives (plenty of artifacts left in the houses, but no bodies as far as I know, and ghosts did not bother us, either). It was to be the site of a golf course, but the Greenies won! Yipee!! Anyway, we walk through a lovely valley, which includes a crystal clear stream (wonders of wonders!). No signs of high rises, oh, such bliss. At one point if we were to feel like a steep hike we could venture off and up to the Pat Sing Ling Range, but not this time. Another day, another hike when we have toughened up our leg muscles and lungs. Now by this time if I haven't got us all lost we will find ourselves by a wee reservoir. Then, it is an ascent (there has to be one some time!), and onward to Cloudy Hill. We will end up on the Wilson Trail and go down a great ridge (very safe!). And then back to Taipo KCR from the end of the walk (on foot).

We may finish up with a late lunch but you should bring some some food to see you through in case.

Sun 20 Oct 2002: Tseun Wan to Yuen Long on the Yuen Long Ancient Trail
Led by: Kim
Meet: 9:30 am at Tsuen Wan MTR, exit which points to big buses (exit A)
Walking Time: 5 hours
Level: moderate (no real hard bits)
Description: We will catch a bus (short distance) to the beginning of the trail. The beginning is up and away, but once we climb up the first steps and hill, it's not bad at all. Great views including Tsing Ma Bridge at the start. The walk involves a few twists and turns, and this is where my notes will be of use, or it may be an adventure. Parts I am sure you have done before. We end up in Yuen Long hopefully for at least a drink, and then a bus back home.

Sun 27 Oct 2002: Around Shek Pik Reservoir, Lantau
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9.20 at Lantau ferry pier for the 9.30 ferry to Mui Wo.
Walking Time: 5 hrs.
Description: Fairly easy walk. Mostly shaded with some nice views of the reservoir. We'll get off the bus on the west side of the reservoir and start along Lantau Trail stage 8 and then turn onto Keung Shan country trail up to join Lantau Trail stage 4. Up the hill towards the Big Buddha but turning right onto the 'orange' trail at the information point. After the walk we can have a late lunch at Mui Wo before catching the ferrry home.

Sun 3 Nov 2002: Sunset Peak, Lantau Trail Stage 2
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9.20 at Lantau Ferry pier for 9.30 ferry to Mui Wo
Walking Time: 3 hours
Description: Good workout during the 600m climb to the top for a great view of Lantau (if it's not cloudy at the top). We'll take the bus to the start of stage 2 and finish at Pak Kung Au.

Sun 10 Nov 2002: Castle Peak
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:00 am Admiralty at the bus stops in front of Pacific Place
Walking Time: 5 hours
Description: We'll take bus #961 to Tuen Mun. We'll begin with a few hours of climbing steps to mount Castle Peak and view the remote far-western part of Hong Kong. From there we'll follow the ridge tops and join the old road through barren territory, unique in Hong Kong. The old road connects to the Western shore, where we'll find restaurants and minibuses.

Sun 17 Nov 2002: Around Plover Cove
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9.00 at Tai Po market MTR
Walking Time: 7 hours
Description: A really beautiful walk - although a little long. We'll take a taxi to Tai Mei Tuk and start along the main dam, finishing at Wu Kau Tang (Bride's pool)

Sun 24 Nov 2002: Plover Cove (Beach Walk via Lai Chi Wo)
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:30am at Tai Po KCR station, inside the station at the exit for the bus terminus
Walking Time: 5 hours
Description: We'll hike from Bride's Pool in Plover Cove Country Park to the ocean-side at Sam A Chung campground, then to Lai Chi Wo village and back to Bride's Pool Road at Luk Keng on Starling Inlet. We'll see waterfalls, sandy bays, an old temple, an ancient walled village, rice fields and woods. It's a long one with ups and downs throughout and we have lots of travelling to do, so make sure you allow all day for full enjoyment.

From Tai Po KCR we'll take bus # 275R to Brides Pool in Plover Cove Country Park. We'll end up at Luk Keng and take a mini bus back to Fanling KCR station.

Sun 8 Dec 2002: Buffalo Hill
Led By: Angela
Meet: 9:30 am at Choi Hung MTR Exit B
Walking Time: 4 hours
Description: We'll start walking at Sai Kung town up the country park trail to Ngong Ping for our warm-up puff. Next the MacLehose trail takes us over to Buffalo Hill where we will explore the peaks and continue north-westerly on trails of unknown condition to finish near Shatin. Be prepared for a little exploring.

12 Jan 2003: Needle Hill (MacLehose Stage 7) & Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9:30 am Tai Wo Hau MTR station (The station before Tsuen Wan)
Walking Time: 4 hours
Description: We'll take a taxi to Shing Mun Reservoir and follow MacLehose Stage 7 up needle hill and grassy hill looking down over the reservoir. Then we'll turn right at the top of grassy hill and come down through Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve which I haven't done before but looks good on the map!

19 Jan 2003: The Twins (Wilson Stage 1)
Led by: Roz
Meet: 2.00pm Parkview supermarket (Parkview is in the centre of Hong Kong Island - approx HK$60 taxi from Central)
Walking Time: 3 hours
Description: An afternoon hike for a change. We'll hike up violet hill and over the steep twin peaks and finish in Stanley for an early dinner.

26 Jan 2003: Shek Pik to Tai O (Lantau Stage 7 & 8)
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9.20am at Lantau Ferry Pier (in Central) to catch the 9.30am ferry to Mui Wo
Walking Time: 6 hours
Description: From Mui Wo, we'll take the bus to Shek Pik reservoir. The walk is long but flat and follows the coast of South West Lantau to the picturesque village of Tai O. The walk crosses yellow sand beaches and we'll go via the Qing Dynasty Fan Lau Fort built to guard the Pearl River Estuary from Pirates.

2 Feb 2003: No hike (Chinese New Year)

9 Feb 2003: No hike
Led by: Sorry, Roz, Angela and Kim not available and no-one else volunteered.
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16 Feb 2003: Buffalo Hill (near MacLehose Stage 4)
Led by: Angela (Roz in UK)
Meet: 9:30 am at Choi Hung MTR Exit B
Walking Time: 4 hours
Description: We'll start walking at Sai Kung town up the country park trail to Ngong Ping for our warm-up puff. Next the MacLehose trail takes us over to Buffalo Hill where we will explore the peaks and continue north-westerly on trails of unknown condition to finish near Shatin. Be prepared for a little exploring.

22 Feb 2003: GreenPower 50Km Hong Kong Trail Race

23 Feb 2003: Plover Cove Beach Walk (Lai Chi Wo abandoned village) (alternate version)
Led by: Angela (Roz resting from race day before!)
Meet: 9.30am at Tai Po KCR
Walking Time: 4 hours (7km)
Description: Gai Kuk Shue Ha --> Kuk Po --> So Lo Pun --> Shan O --> Lai Chi Wo --> Fan Shue Pass --> Kuk Po --> Gai Kuk Shue Ha. Mostly flat, passing through the recently abandoned picturesque fishing village of Lai Chi Wo.

2 March 2003: Sharp Peak (detour from MacLehose Stage 2)
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9.00am Diamond Hill MTR Exit C (to take the bus # 96R directly to Pak Tam Au)
Walking Time: 6 hours
Description: We plan to walk from Pak Tam Au (end of MacLehose Stage 2) to Tai Long Au then turn left for Nam She Au, Sharp Peak, then Mai Fan Teng, down to the beach at Tung Wan, over to Tai Wan and then back to Tai Long Au to go out the same way we came in. Sturdy shoes with good tread are a must for this hike as there is lots of loose ground.

9 March 2003: Lin Fa Shan (near Lantau Stage 2)
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:30 am Exit A of the Tung Chung MTR station (30 mins from Central and trains run only every 10 mins)
Walking Time: 5 hours
Description: From Tung Chung we'll follow little-known narrow trail climbing easterly and steeply up to Pok To Yan. We'll follow the dramatic ridgetops over to Lin Fa Shan, one of the highest peaks in Hong Kong. Then we'll descend the many steps (easier than gravel) of the Lantau Trail and take the back route through the woods all the way to Mui Wo. This is one of my favorite hikes.

16 March 2003: Razor Back or Tai To Yan
Led by: Kim
Meet: 10.00 Tai Po Market (1 hour from Central!)
Walking Time: 4 hours
Description: We take the bus 64K which takes us to Kadoorie Farm. The trail starts opposite. The first 30 minutes is hard going (more than a few huffs and puffs), as we climb up the path to the ridge (566m), but it is worth the effort. The walk along the ridge offers magnificent views. The hike finishes off at Fanling KCR station.

23 March 2003: Sham Chung to Hoi Ha
Led by: Kim (Roz on holiday in Thailand)
Meet: University KCR 2:45 pm (Do not be late as we have to get to the Ma Lui Shui Ferry Pier for 3:15 ferry. (15 mins from the KCR).
Walking Time: 2.5 hours - easy
Description: So yes, this is an afternoon walk. The ferry takes us to the isolated Sham Chung Pier ($20) where we walk through some remote, but surprisingly well maintained village. The trail climbs up through stands of bamboo and trees to Nam Shan Tung and Pak Sha O before descending to Hoi Ha. There we can feed ourselves on traditional fare. Better if you can bring a torch as we will probably finish eating after sundown. Don't worry, we will be getting on a minibus to return. I need to know if you are coming as I need to book the restaurant and the minibus for good measure.

30 March 2003: Kow King Shan, (peak East of Tuen Mun, opposite Castle Peak)
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9am outside Pacific Place, Admiralty at the east-bound bus stops.
Walking Time: 4 hours (approx)
Description: About a 4 hour hike into unknown area, possibly rough in some sections. Fantastic views, weather permitting, over Tuen Mun, Gold Coast and Tai Lam Chung reservoir. We'll catch bus #960 to Tuen Mun and then taxi to the trailhead at Fu Tai Sheung Tsuen. The walk takes us alongside a narrow reservoir and then up up up to Kow King Shan. Rumours are that there are steps. We descend on the other side of the mountain finishing in So Kwun Wat. Second lunch will be at the Gold Coast.

6 April 2003: Lantau Stages 5&6
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9.20am at Ferry Pier in Central to catch 9.30am ferry to Mui Wo.
Walking Time: 4 hours
Description: Beautiful walk in the west of Lantau which starts looking over Shek Pik Reservoir and eventually descends down to finish in Tai O.

13 April 2003: Lantau Peak
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9.30am at Tung Chung MTR (1 hour from Central)
Walking Time: 3 hours
Description: Lots of steps up and down the second highest peak in Hong Kong but fantastic views over Shek Pik reservoir and the Big Buddha if the weather is good.

20 April 2003: Clearwater Bay
Led by: Roz
Meet: Tseung Kwan O MTR station 1.30pm
Walking Time: 3 hours
Description: We'll take a taxi from the MTR to Clearwater Bay road and from there walk over the hills above Clearwater bay on the left and Tseung Kwan O on the right finishing near Clearwater bay golf course for dinner in Po Toi O. This is a fairly easy afternoon hike.

Sun 28 Sept 2003: Mui Wo to Pui O (Lantau 12)
Led by: Angela
Meet: Lantau Ferry Pier in Central 9.20am for the 9.30am ferry to Mui Wo.
Walking Time: 3 hours
Description: We'll catch the ferry to Mui Wo and start walking straight off the ferry following the Lantau Trail stage 12 to Pui O. Finish with a late lunch somewhere on Lantau before catching the ferry back home. Maybe a dip in the ocean?

Sun 5 Oct 2003: Clearwater Bay Walk
Led by: Kim
Meet: Cheung Kwan O MTR 9.30am
Walking Time: 3.5 hours
Description: We'll take a taxi from the MTR to Clearwater Bay road and from there walk over the hills above Clearwater bay on the left and Tseung Kwan O on the right finishing near Clearwater bay golf course for a late lunch in Po Toi O and/or a swim in Clearwater Bay. This is a fairly easy hike with places to bail out and head for the beach if you are finding it too difficult

Sun 12 Oct 2003: Shui Lo Cho Pools, Lantau
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9.30am Exit B, Tung Chung MTR station (Allow 30 minutes from HK station. Remember the trains only run every 10-15 minutes)
Difficulty rating: "not too taxing but the descent by the waterfall is a steep scramble"
Time: 4 hours hiking plus travelling and swimming (all day) Bring a pack lunch. Be prepared to swim! This is a very beautiful place.
Description: We'll take the bus to the Kwun Yam temple on Tai O Road (past the turnoff for the Buddha), then walk past Ngau Kwo Tin and Lung Tsai Ng Yuen, turn right at Man Cheung Po to Shui Lo Cho, then finish along the waterfront back to Tai O.

Sun 19 Oct 2003: Luk Wu Hiking Trail, Sai Wan
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9.30am Exit C1, Diamond Hill MTR
Walking Time: 5 hours but it is relatively easy
Description: We'll catch the bus to the country park and then walk along this trail to the long yellow sands of Sai Wan beach passing by the Luk Wu waterfalls on the way. Of recent historical interest we will be passing near the Lady MacLehose holiday camp where potential SARS victims were quarantined earlier this year. We head back to Sai Kung via taxi or minibus from the Sai Kung Sai Wan road.

Sun 26 Oct 2003: Sham Chung to Hoi Ha (maybe detour to Mt Hallows)
Led by: Roz
Meet: University KCR 2:45 pm (Do not be late as we have to get to the Ma Lui Shui Ferry Pier for 3:15 ferry. (15 mins from the KCR).NOTE FERRY IS NOW AT 3.00PM (we missed it on this day and walked from Shatin to the start of Lion Rock Walk instead)
Walking Time: 2.5 hours - easy
Description: So yes, this is an afternoon walk. The ferry takes us to the isolated Sham Chung Pier ($20) where we walk through some remote, but surprisingly well maintained villages. The trail climbs up through stands of bamboo and trees to Nam Shan Tung and Pak Sha O before descending to Hoi Ha. There we can feed ourselves on traditional fare. Better if you can bring a torch as we will probably finish eating after sundown. Don't worry, we will be getting on a minibus or taxi to return. I need to know if you are coming as I need to book the restaurant and the minibus/taxi for good measure.

Sun 2 Nov 2003: Lautau Trail Stage 4 and Nei Lak Shan (above the Big Buddha)
Led by: Roz
Meet: Lantau Ferry Pier in Central 9.20am for the 9.30am ferry to Mui Wo
Walking Time: 3 hours
Description: We'll catch the ferry to Mui Wo and then the bus to the start of the trail. The trail winds gently above Shek Pik reservoir to the Big Buddha and then more sharply up to the fifth highest mountain in Hong Kong, 751m Nei Lak Shan (which is much lower than neighbouring Lantau peak (934m). After taking photos of hopefully stunning views of Lantau we'll make our way back down to the big Buddha for a late dinner and home

Sun 9 Nov 2003: Yuen Long Ancient Trail and Lin Fa Shan to Tseun Kan Au - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9:30 am at Tsuen Wan MTR, exit which points to big buses (exit A)
Walking Time: 4 hours
Description: We will catch a bus (short distance) to the beginning of the trail. The beginning is up and away, but once we climb up the first steps and hill, it's not bad at all. Great views including Tsing Ma Bridge at the start. The walk involves a few twists and turns, and we have been known to get lost in this area before - but there are some beautiful views and it should be a good walk

Sun 16 Nov 2003: Chi Ma Wan Peninsula, Lantau
Led by: Kim
Meet: Lantau Ferry Pier in Central 9.20am for the 9.30am ferry to Mui Wo
Walking Time: 5.5 hours
Description: We'll take the bus to start walking at Pui O and along the lovely little concrete path through the fields hopefully seeing some buffaloes along the way. And then on paved roads till we come to the start (end of Mui-Wo to Pui-O track). Then if I remember correctly it's UPWARDS for quite a while, first through a forest until we get to some rocks to sit and admire the view. Then down and up again till another lovely spot. And well, you get the picture. I would say moderate to strenuous with a small 's' because of the up at beginning and the time taken.

Sun 23 Nov 2003: Razor Back or Tai To Yan
Led by: Roz
Meet: 10.00 Tai Po Market (1 hour from Central!)
Walking Time: 5 hours
Description: We take the bus 64K which takes us to Kadoorie Farm. The trail starts opposite. The first 30 minutes is hard going (more than a few huffs and puffs), as we climb up the path to the ridge (566m), but it is worth the effort. The walk along the ridge offers magnificent views. The hike finishes off at Fanling KCR station.

Sun 30 Nov 2003: Po Lo Che (near Sai Kung) to Wong Nai Tau
Led by: Roz/Angela
Meet: 9.30 Choi Hung MTR Exit B
Walking Time: 4.5 hours
Description: We'll catch a minibus to just before Sai Kung bus station and start walking from there up and over Buffalo hill, joining MacLehose stage 4 for a while and then leaving it again to head down the hill to Wong Nai Tao from where we can get a bus to Shatin KCR

Sun 7 Dec 2003: Tung Chung to Ngong Ping (hard way)
Led by: Kim
Meet: 9.30am Exit B, Tung Chung MTR station (Allow 30 minutes from HK station. Remember the trains only run every 10-15 minutes)
Walking Time: Uncertain (4 hrs and some?)
Description: Strenuous level " Climb every mountain, ford every stream, follow every byway........" The first bit is a breeze as we walk through a village. Then once I find the 'turnoff' (hoping like hell that my memory serves me well), the fun begins. We rock hop and dodge branches up a creek (not for that long). Next, we veer away from the creek, and there is only one way to describe the next potion: steep!!! It's up, up and away! But hey, it's doable, and there is nothing like getting a good workout with views to make it all worthwhile. There is some low scrub, so legs may get scratched, but this does not stop me wearing shorts. We finish up at Ngong Ping and from there we may very well feel like food, at the tea garden or whereever.

Sun 14 Dec 2003: Kai Kung Leng
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9.00am Admiralty at the west-bound bus stops in front of Pacific Place, to catch bus 968 to Yuen Long
Walking Time: About 5 hours, but please allow all day
Description: Bus to Yuen Long, then taxi to Mo Fan Hung. We'll find the trail that traverses the whole exposed ridge of Kai Kung Leng with interesting views over the North Western New Territories. This is the fifteenth highest mountain in Hong Kong (585m).It is a little steep and brushy near the end, but not beyond our capabilities. We will finish in the pretty countryside near the Fanling Golf Course.

Sat 20 Dec 2003: Ng Tung Waterfalls and MacLehose 8 - Note: This is SATURDAY - not SUNDAY
Led by: Rita Fan
Meet: 9.30am Tai Po Market KCR station near the escalator
Walking Time: About 6 hours (not including lunch time at the Long Falls)
Description: We'll take bus no. 64K from Tai Po Market KCR station and leave at Ng Tung Chai bus stop. Then go up to Ng Tung Chai village and arrive at the Lower Ng-Tung Falls, then the Middle Ng-Tung Falls and have lunch at the Long Falls. After lunch & rest, will continue to go up to the Straggling-Hair Falls. Please note that there will be a 5-min of rugged & faintly detected trail here. Afterwards, we'll climb & take MacLehose Trail no. 8 to Tai Mo Shan (the highest mountain in Hong Kong of 957M). Finally, we will take Tai Mo Shan Road downhill and the hiking ends at Route Twisk where we can take bus no. 51 or taxi to Tsuen Wan.

Fri 26 Dec 2003 (boxing day): Shek Pik to Tai O
Led by: Jenny Eagleton (9804 2172)
Meet: 9.20 am Mui Wo Ferry Pier in Central to catch the 9.30 ferry
Walking Time: About 5 hours
Description: Beautiful walk - long but flat.

Sun 11 Jan 2004: Yuen Long Ancient Trail and Lin Fa Shan to Tseun Kan Au
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN (again!)
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9:30 am at Tsuen Wan MTR, exit which points to big buses (exit A)
Walking Time: 4 hours
Description: We will catch a bus (short distance) to the beginning of the trail. The beginning is up and away, but once we climb up the first steps and hill, it's not bad at all. Great views including Tsing Ma Bridge at the start. The walk involves a few twists and turns, and we have been known to get lost in this area before - but there are some beautiful views and it should be a good walk.

Sun 18 Jan 2004: Hong Kong Trail Stages 1-4
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9:30 am at The Peak - by the fountain.
Walking Time: 6 hours (or you can cut it short between each section)
Description: The first half of the Hong Kong trail - starts at the Peak and after following the 'tourist path' to the great views over Central the path turns downhill and works its way round to Aberdeen, looking down over the boats in the typhoon shelter. The walk continues above Aberdeen reservoir eventually finishing along Blacks Link's exclusive housing for millionaires. An easy walk - although, since this is training for the Greenpower race, we'll try to walk it fairly fast. But if you get tired you can leave the walk after any section and catch a bus back.

Fri 23 Jan 2004: MacLehose Stages 1-2
Note: Chinese New Year Holiday
Led by: Jenny (9804 2172)
Meet: 9:00 am at Choi Hung MTR
Walking Time: 6 hours
Description:

Sun 25 Jan 2004: Hong Kong Trail Stages 5-8
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9:30 am at ParkView outside Park'n'shop
Walking Time: 7 hours (or you can cut it short between each section)
Description: The second half of the Hong Kong trail - starts with a walk up Jardines' lookout to look down over the beautiful Tai Tam reservoirs on one side and Causeway Bay on the other. Down and Up again to the top of Mount Butler. Then the rest is easy - downhill past the reservoirs, the very long flat 'catchwater' section 7 and one last hill to the top of the Dragons' Back and great views over Shek O where we'll finish with a late lunch/early dinner which will be well deserved.

Sun 1 Feb 2004: Pak Tam Au to Pak Tam Cheng (near MacLehose 2)
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9.30 Diamond Hill MTR Exit C2
Walking Time: 2 hours
Description: Start the newly bulldozed road to the right of the pagoda at Pak Tam Au and walk up the hills with views over to MacLehose 3 and Chek Keng. Eventually cross the Luk Wu Country Trail and climb up Tai Cham Koi with some excellent views over High Island Reservoir and most of Sai Kung East Country Park. Then back to Pak Tam Chung. Fairly easy walk but a few ups and downs.

Sun 8 Feb 2004: Plover Cove Peak Tour (I)
NOT DONE - RAINING -(changed to Wilson Stage 10)
Led by: Angela (Note: day of HK marathon)
Meet: 9:30 am at Tai Po KCR Station
Walking Time: 6 hours
Description: We'll taxi to Wu Kau Tang and then search for the high route to climb Fan Kei Tok. Yes, that's a climb on an unknown trail. We'll follow the ridge to Tiu Tan Lung and then drop down to the north towards Lai Chi Wo, the old walled village. From Lai Chi Wo it's a familiar and relatively easy trail via Kuk Po to end at Luk Keng. We won't resist the noodles at those two competing restaurants near the minibus stop.

Sun 15 Feb 2004: Western Shing Mun Reservoir Tour
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:30am Tseun Wan MTR Exit B
Walking Time: 5 hours
Description: We'll bus to the Tai Mo Shan Road and then walk up as far as the Sze Lok Yuen youth hostel. (We have to get some uphill done.) From there, the trail wanders easterly into Shing Mun Reservoir and around to Lead Mine Pass. We'll follow the Wilson Trail from Lead Mine Pass to Tai Po. This will be a relatively easy hike (for us).

Sun 22 Feb 2004: Tung Chung to Big Buddha (hard way)
Led by: Angela (Note: day after Greenpower)
Meet: 9.30am Exit B, Tung Chung MTR station (Allow 30 minutes from HK station. Remember the trains only run every 10-15 minutes)
Walking Time: 5 hours
Description: Strenuous uphill The first bit is a breeze as we walk through a village. Then once we find the 'turnoff', the fun begins. We rock hop and dodge branches up a creek (not for that long). Next, we veer away from the creek, and there is only one way to describe the next potion: steep!!! It's up, up and away! But hey, it's doable, and there is nothing like getting a good workout with views to make it all worthwhile. There is some low scrub, so legs may get scratched, but some people still insist on wearing shorts. We finish up at Ngong Ping and from there we may very well feel like food, at the tea garden or wherever.

Sun 29 Feb 2004: Plover Cove Peak Tour (North of Plover Cove)
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9:30 am at Tai Po KCR Station
Walking Time: 6 hours
Description: We'll taxi to Wu Kau Tang and then search for the high route to climb Fan Kei Tok. Yes, that's a climb on an unknown trail. We'll follow the ridge to Tiu Tan Lung and then drop down to the north towards Lai Chi Wo, the old walled village. From Lai Chi Wo it's a familiar and relatively easy trail via Kuk Po to end at Luk Keng. We'll probably eat at those two competing restaurants near the minibus stop.

Sun 7 Mar 2004: Kow King Chan (peak East of Tuen Mun, opposite Castle Peak)
Led by: Kim
Meet: 9am outside Pacific Place, Admiralty at the west-bound bus stops.
Walking Time: 5 hours
Description: Fantastic views, weather permitting, over Tuen Mun, Gold Coast and Tai Lam Chung reservoir. We'll catch bus #960 to Tuen Mun and then taxi to the trailhead at Fu Tai Sheung Tsuen. The walk takes us alongside a narrow reservoir and then up up up to Kow King Shan. We descend on the other side of the mountain finishing in So Kwun Wat. Second lunch will be at the Gold Coast.

Sun 14 Mar 2004: Chi Ma Wan (east half)
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9.20am at Mui Wo (Lantau) Ferry Pier in Central
Walking Time: 6 hours
Description: We'll catch a bus or taxi to Pui O to start the walk. We'll walk past the beach hopefully seeing some of Lantau's wild Buffalo on the way. We'll be following Lantau stage 12 until Shap Long Kau Tsuen where we'll continue following the road past the prison and around the coastline. We'll loop round the coast and return back over Old Man Mountain with its great 360 degree views.

Sun 21 Mar 2004: Leng Pei Tsuen to Nam Chung (North of Pat Sin Leng)
Led by: Kim
Meet: 10.00am Fanling KCR
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Description: After taking taxi or minibus to start of the walk, we will start off pretty gently (I think). We walk past the Chinese International Tea Club (I wonder if they let in rif-raff), and on to the Nam Chung Country Trail, which should lead us upwards and on towards the Pat Sing Ling Range, but nowhere near as strenous (don't quote me!). Once we can reach a point called Ping Teng Au we start the downward run (did I say run, no not really!) (or if we are feeling energetic we can take a slight detour further up, many a choice). Then it's on down to Nam Chung/Luk Keng. We can eat there if we want, and then hop on a minibus back to Fanling KCR.

Sun 28 Mar 2004: WALK CANCELLED - NO LEADER AVAILABLE
Fo Tan to Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve (Note: Rugby 7's weekend)
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:30 am at Fo Tan KCR Station
Walking Time: 5 hours
Description: We'll walk up into Fo Tan from the station to find a good looking trail climbing out of the 'Cottage Area'. This is a beautiful valley that we've seen before from above. We're going to explore, so we might take a few wrong turns and have to back track. Hopefully we will find a way all the way up to Grassy Hill. If not, we will definitely connect with Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve where we will have time to take the long route to explore this scenic forest. We'll finish on Tai Po Road where buses take us back to town.

Sun 28 Mar 2004: Sorry, No walk (Rugby 7's weekend)

Sun 4 Apr 2004: Keung Shan Country Trail, Lantau (west of Shek Pik reservoir) Note: Ching Ming Festival
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9.20am at Mui Wo (Lantau) Ferry Pier in Central
Walking Time: 4.5 hours
Description: We'll catch a bus to Shek Pik and start walking at this reservoir following Lantau Trail stage 8 until meeting the start of the Keung Shan Country Trail. This is a fairly easy walk - with a lot of flat sections. We'll finish on Keung Shan road near the turn-off for the Buddha from where we can catch a bus to Mui Wo or Tung Chung

Sun 11 Apr 2004: Fo Tan to Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve (Note: Easter Day)
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:30 am at Fo Tan KCR Station
Walking Time: 5 hours
Description: We'll walk up into Fo Tan from the station to find a good looking trail climbing out of the 'Cottage Area'. This is a beautiful valley that we've seen before from above. We're going to explore, so we might take a few wrong turns and have to back track. Hopefully we will find a way all the way up to Grassy Hill. If not, we will definitely connect with Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve where we will have time to take the long route to explore this scenic forest. We'll finish on Tai Po Road where buses take us back to town.

Sun 18 Apr 2004: Mt Hallows
Led by: Kim
Meet: University KCR 2:30 pm (Do not be late as we have to get to the Ma Lui Shui Ferry Pier for 3:00 ferry which is 15 mins from the KCR).
Walking Time: 2.5 hours - easy
Description: So yes, this is an afternoon walk. The ferry takes us to the isolated Sham Chung Pier ($20) where we walk through some remote, but surprisingly well maintained villages. The trail climbs up through stands of bamboo and trees to Nam Shan Tung and Pak Sha O before descending to Hoi Ha.

Sun 25 Apr 2004: Waterfall Hike and Kadoorie Farm
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9.30am Tai Po Market KCR
Walking Time: 2.5 hours walking but allow all day
Description: We'll take bus 64K to Ng Tung Chai and start walking from there. We walk up shady stone steps past 4 beautiful waterfalls. Bring your swim gear as we'll probably stop for a dip if it is not too crowded. From there we will try to find the trail back down through Kadoorie farm where we can visit the animal section where they care for injured wild animals and the information area where you can learn about the work Kadoorie farm has done over the years developing new crop and animal varieties suitable for farming in Hong Kong's climate. (See http://www.kfbg.org.hk/ )

Sun 9 May 2004: MacLehose Trail Stage 9 to Ho Pui Reservoir and Pat Heung
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:30am, Tsuen Wan MTR Station Exit A
Walking Time: About 3 hours
Description: We'll take a bus or taxi up Route Twisk to the start of the MacLehose Trail Stage 9. The trail is mostly shaded and gentle. We'll take a couple of short detours to bag the minor peaks in the area (for the record book) and then take a right turn on a Country Park Trail down to Ho Pui Reservoir. After the reservoir, there are several choices for routes through villages and fields back to the road. Overall this will be quite a relaxed hike.

Sun 16 May 2004: Sai Wan Beach (nr MacLehose Stage 2)
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:30 Choi Hung MTR Station, Exit C
Walking Time: 2 hours plus several hours lazing about
Description: We'll taxi to the end of Sai Kung Sai Wan Road and then take an easy 45 minute walk to Sai Wan Beach. Once there we will swim (definitely bring a swim suit and towel). We may explore the pools on Kap Man Hang stream and maybe eat some noodles at the dai pai dong. Bring a snack in case the food isn't up to our standards.

Sun 23 May 2004: Shui Lo Cho Pools (Lantau Island)
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:20 at the Central Ferry Piers for the 9:30 ferry to Mui Wo
Walking Time: 4 hours plus swimming time
Description: We'll take the bus to the Kwun Yam temple on Tai O Road (past the turnoff for the Buddha), then walk past Ngau Kwo Tin and Lung Tsai Ng Yuen, turn right at Man Cheung Po to Shui Lo Cho. Need to leave the path at the bridge with the brown painted rails (see photos). After swimming in a choice of pools you finish along the waterfront back to Tai O. The hike is not too taxing but the descent by the waterfall is a steep scramble.

Sun 30 May 2004: Tai Po Kau – Red/Yellow trails
Led by: Jenny E.
Meet: 9.30 a.m at Taipo KCR–We’ll get a taxi to the Reserve
Walking Time: 2-3 hours as we'll probably do the 10 km walk.
Description: This nature reserve is one of the few genuine areas of rainforest left in Hong Kong. It is very shaded and easy, so should be a good introduction to HK's flora and fauna.

Sun 6 Jun 2004: Pools near Nam Chung , Pat Sin Leng Country Park
Led by: Angela
Meet: Fanling KCR Station at 10am
Walking Time: 1 hour + swimming, lazing and lunching
Description: We'll take the minibus or taxi to Nam Chung, walk past the village towards the Wilson Trail and take a right turning up the hill just past Nam Chung. The walk is only about half an hour to our destination, a lovely stream with pools and smooth rock for lazing on. Bring your camera, sketch pad, lunch, binoculars, whatever you want to while away some time. We'll return by the same route.

Sun 13 Jun 2004: Shady Hong Kong Island walk
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:00am outside Grappas in Pacific Place, Admiralty Walking Time: 2-3 hours with plenty of options and places to catch buses or lunches
Description: From Pacific Place we'll take the back route up to Bowen Road, then get our exercise puffing up Wanchai Gap. From the top (it will be cooler up there) we'll either walk along Black's Link or else down to Aberdeen.

Sun 20 Jun 2004: Lamma Island
Led by: Trisna
Meet :9:20am at Lamma Island Ferry Pier in Central
Walking Time: About 3 hours but allow all day
Description: Be on time as we'll catch the 9:30 ferry. It'll be another idyllic walk through the villages along shady trails. We may visit the Kamikaze Caves if weather permits but the actual route will be decided on the spot.

Sun 27 Jun 2004: Macau – Coloane Island
Led by: Angela
Meet: 11:30 am sharp outside the ticket booths for the Macau Ferry at Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan
Walking Time: About 2 hours walking. Plan to get home in early evening or maybe later.
Description: We'll take the ferry to Macau (about 1 hour) and then taxi to the trail head on Coloane Island. The walk is on a well-marked trail skirting the wooded peaks of the island. After the walk, we'll stop in at Fernando's for the best 'second lunch' we've ever had. Anyone not wanting to hike can meet us at the bar in Fernandos at Hak Sa Beach around 3:30pm. (Don't expect us to be prompt. Relax!) Bring your passport, money for the ferry and food and a change of clothes so you can be dry for the return ferry ride.

Sun 4 Jul 2004: Boat Cruise in Sai Kung
Led by: Donna
Meet: 1:30pm at bus terminus in Sai Kung and take a taxi to the pier together. (or for those who drive, 1:45pm at Hong Kong Marine Club pier at Tsiu Hung Hau - near the Lion Club)
Sailing Time: 2.00pm-7.00pm
Description: A minimum of 6 people booked in advance is required - We currently have 12 people. You must tell us by Friday 2nd July 10am if you want to come along. No bookings after this time. HK$200 per person including drinks and food like sandwich, chicken wings, salad etc… Private yacht with Karaoke and fishing kits for minimum of 6 persons. It will be a wonderful activity to spend the hot summer in sea. Please bring your swimming gear and sun block lotion. Please confirm your availability because we need to pay to secure the booking.

Sun 11 Jul 2004: Three Orchids Walk
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9am, top of the escalator at Conduit Road
Walking Time: 2 hours, a morning walk
Description: We'll start with a bit of exercise up Old Peak Road to the top. Then we'll follow Harlech Road towards High West and follow the Hong Kong Trail around High West, thorugh Pok Fu Lam Country Park and back to the Peak Tram.

Sunday 18 July 2004: Peng Chau
Led by: Kathy Allard (phone: 9327-2857)
Meet: 9:20am at Outlying Islands Ferry Pier in Central for 9:30am departure to Peng Chau
Walking Time: 2-3 hours
Description: We can see all of peaceful Peng Chau in 2-3 hours of relaxed hiking. The hills are not too steep and the island has cool sea breezes.
From Finger Hill, there are great views back to Hong Kong Island and also of Lamma Island, Tsing Ma Bridge and Lantau Island, including the Disneyland site. After hiking, we can have lunch and catch an afternoon ferry back to Central.

Sun 25 July 2004: Big Wave Bay
Led by: Jenny & Trisna
Meet: 9:30am, Chai Wan MTR Station Exit B to the taxis
Walking Time: 30mins-1 hour excluding the time for swimming and eating
Description: We'll take a taxi to avoid the steep steps to a starting point at the prison on Shek O road where we can go on an easy stroll along the road down to Big Wave Bay -where we can swim and eat. This is a very easy downhill stroll.

Sun 15 Aug 2004: Museum of Coastal Defence
Led by: Jenny
Meet: 9.45 am Shau Kei Wan MTR at Exit B2.
Walking Time: NA
Description: I thought that we could go to Shau Kei Wan and visit the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence. They also have some historical military relics on the Lei Yue Mun Headland that have been moderately restored into a Historical Trail. "Strolling down the Trail, visitors will come across more than ten military relics, and experience the strategic position of the former Lei Yue Mun fortifications" according to their website. I am sure this is quite short and I am trying to think if there is also another short stroll in the vicinity. If not, it doesn't matter as we could then proceed to catch the No. 9 bus or a taxi to Shek O for a swim and food. It is a 15-minute walk following road signs from Exit B2 of Shau Kei Wan MTR Station

Sun 19 Sept 2004: Peng Chau Island
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:20am at the Peng Chau ferry pier for the 9:30 ferry to Peng Chau
Walking Time: 1-2 hours + ferry travel and lunch
Description: We can completely circumnavigate the island and then have a bite to eat in the village, and it won't be too taxing in case it is hot.

Sun 26 Sept 2004: Shek Pik to Shui Hau, Lantau Island
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:20 am at the Mui Wo ferry pier for the 9:30 ferry to Lantau
Walking Time: 2 hours + ferry travel, beach time and lunch time (all day!)
Description: This is a short walk with a few ups and downs and quite a bit of shade, plus a beach! From Mui Wo we'll take the bus to Shek Pik and then walk on the Lantau Trail Stage 9 which rounds Shek Mun Shan, dipping down to the beach at Lo Kei Wan and finishing at Shui Hau. Let's have a snack on the beach, maybe a swim, and then head back to Mui Wo for second lunch.

Friday Oct 1, 2004: Sai Wan Beach (nr MacLehose Stage 2)
(public holiday)
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:30 Choi Hung MTR Station, Exit C
Walking Time: 2 hours plus several hours lazing about
Description: We'll taxi to the end of Sai Kung Sai Wan Road and then take an easy 45 minute walk to Sai Wan Beach. Once there we will swim (definitely bring a swim suit and towel). We may explore the pools on Kap Man Hang stream and maybe eat some noodles at the dai pai dong. Bring a snack in case the food isn't up to our standards. The walk will be cancelled if it is raining.

Sun 3 Oct 2004: Shui Lo Cho Pools, Lantau
Led by: Roz
Meet: 9.20am at ferry pier in Central to Mui Wo, Lantau to catch the 9.30 ferry to Mui Wo
Difficulty rating: "not too taxing but the descent by the waterfall is a steep scramble"
Time: 4 hours hiking plus travelling and swimming (all day) Bring a pack lunch. Be prepared to swim! This is a very beautiful place.
Description: We'll take the bus to the Kwun Yam temple on Tai O Road (past the turnoff for the Buddha), then walk past Ngau Kwo Tin and Lung Tsai Ng Yuen, turn right at Man Cheung Po to Shui Lo Cho, then finish along the waterfront back to Tai O.

Sun 10 Oct 2004: Clearwater Bay Walk/Junk Peak
Led by: Roz
Meet: Hang Hau MTR Exit A, 9.30am
Walking Time: 3.5 hours
Description: We'll take a taxi from the MTR to Clearwater Bay road and from there walk over the hills above Clearwater bay on the left and Tseung Kwan O on the right finishing near Clearwater bay golf course for a late lunch in Po Toi O and/or a swim in Clearwater Bay. This is a fairly easy hike with places to bail out and head for the beach if you are finding it too difficult

Sun 17 Oct 2004: Canoeing Trip
Led by: Catherine
Meet: 9.30am Choi Hung MTR and take a bus to the centre
Paddling Time: about 4 hours
Description: We are going to the Sai Sha Water Sports Centre in Sai Kung www.sai-sha.com There are 7 singles and 7 doubles as well as some open ones so sign up early if you want to be sure of a place. Singles are 180 HKD for the day and doubles are 270 HKD. People with less experience should go for the open canoes which are a bit more expensive at about 400 (neg) for 2 people. You can pay on the day. We will canoe out to High Island or Leung Sheun Wan where we will stop at a restaurant for lunch and then canoe back -about two hours each way. We get the canoes for six hours so that gives us about an hour and a half for lunch. We recommend you bring as little as possible, leave valuables at home and if you must bring your phone etc make sure it is wrapped up well (zip-lock bags are good). Also wear clothes that will dry quickly if they get wet (no heavy jeans!). Hopefully, none of us will capsize but it is better to be prepared.

Sun 24 Oct 2004: The Twins (Wilson Stage 1)
Led by: Angela
Meet: 2.00pm Parkview lobby (Parkview is in the centre of Hong Kong Island - approx HK$60 taxi from Central)
Walking Time: 3 hours
Description: An afternoon hike for a change. We'll hike up violet hill and over the steep twin peaks and finish in Stanley for an early dinner.

Sun 31 Oct 2004: Plover Cove Peak Tour
Led by: Angela
Meet: 9:30 am at Tai Po KCR Station
Walking Time: 6 hours
Description: We'll taxi to Wu Kau Tang and then search for the high route to climb Fan Kei Tok. We'll follow the ridge to Tiu Tan Lung and then drop down to the north towards Lai Chi Wo, the old walled village. From Lai Chi Wo it's a familiar and relatively easy trail via Kuk Po to end at Luk Keng. We won't resist the noodles at those two competing restaurants near the minibus stop.