The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.
Dear all,
We intended to walk from Tung Chung from Tai O last month, but changed course due to the cultural festival in Tai O. This Friday, let's try it again. The trail is long,14 km, but with minimal gradient change. We may finish it in 4 to 4.5 hours, and have a late lunch in Tai O.
Meeting Time: 9:15 am
Meeting Point: Taxi Stand (Lantau Taxi) outside Exit B, Tung Chung MTR Station
We'll take a taxi to 侯王宮 to start our walk. Please use toilet facilities in the shopping mall before assembly.
Don't forget to bring sufficient water and some snacks. Should the thunderstorm signal, or the amber/red/black rain signal be on at 7:30 am on Friday, this hike will automatically be cancelled.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Regards,
Louisa
Monday 23 December 2013
Monday 16 December 2013
2013-12-20 荃錦坳 -- 吉慶橋 -- 大棠
The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.
Dear all,
We'll visit Tai Tong again for the red leaves. This cemented route from Tsuen Wan to Yuen Long should be fine if it remains wet throughout the week. It's 12 km long, mainly going downhill, and we may finish the walk in 4 hours.
Meeting Time: 0850
Meeting Point: Tsuen Wan MTR Station Exit A
We'll have to catch the KMB #51 bus departing at 0900 for Tsuen Kam Au. Please bring rain gear.
If the thunderstorm, amber rain, red rain or black rain signal is on at 0730 on Friday, the hike will automatically be cancelled. Please check the weather before leaving home.
Regards,
Louisa
We'll visit Tai Tong again for the red leaves. This cemented route from Tsuen Wan to Yuen Long should be fine if it remains wet throughout the week. It's 12 km long, mainly going downhill, and we may finish the walk in 4 hours.
Meeting Time: 0850
Meeting Point: Tsuen Wan MTR Station Exit A
We'll have to catch the KMB #51 bus departing at 0900 for Tsuen Kam Au. Please bring rain gear.
If the thunderstorm, amber rain, red rain or black rain signal is on at 0730 on Friday, the hike will automatically be cancelled. Please check the weather before leaving home.
Regards,
Louisa
Monday 9 December 2013
2013-12-13 馬鞍山村 --- 水浪窩
The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.
Dear all,
The hiking route for this Friday, 馬鞍山村 to 水浪窩, is 8 km long. The walk, including short rests, takes 3.5 hours.
Meeting Time: 8:45 am (to catch bus departing 9:00 am)
The hiking route for this Friday, 馬鞍山村 to 水浪窩, is 8 km long. The walk, including short rests, takes 3.5 hours.
Meeting Time: 8:45 am (to catch bus departing 9:00 am)
Meeting Place: Exit B, Ma On Shan MTR Station (馬鞍山站) on Ma On Shan Line
If you're using other means of transportation, please arrive at 新港城的士站 no later than 8:50 am. We'll catch village bus NR84, departing at 9:00 am, to馬鞍山村, the starting point of our walk. We may enjoy the beautiful views of 企嶺下海 and 西貢海 if the sky is clear. It's a slightly more challenging route than the ones we had in previous weeks.
Please bring sufficient water, a hiking stick and sun/rain gear.
Regards,
Louisa
If you're using other means of transportation, please arrive at 新港城的士站 no later than 8:50 am. We'll catch village bus NR84, departing at 9:00 am, to馬鞍山村, the starting point of our walk. We may enjoy the beautiful views of 企嶺下海 and 西貢海 if the sky is clear. It's a slightly more challenging route than the ones we had in previous weeks.
Please bring sufficient water, a hiking stick and sun/rain gear.
Regards,
Louisa
Sunday 1 December 2013
2013-12-06 長洲南
The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.
Dear all,
Next week will be fine and dry. We'll take a walk round Cheung Chau (South). The planned route is 14 km on very gentle slopes. We might finish the walk in 4 hours, but there're many shortcuts if that's too much for you.
Meeting Time: 8:30 am (Ferry departs at 8:40 am)
Meeting Place: Pier #5, Central, Hong Kong
The 8:40 ferry is a fast one. The next ferry scheduled 9:00 is a slow one. Don't forget to bring water and do UV protection.
Below is a map for your quick reference. Contrary to the dotted route on the map, we'll go clockwise from the ferry pier to 觀音灣, then 小長城 and 南氹灣. We'll follow the walking trail (but not the vehicular track) to 眾樂園. Then at 思觀亭, we'll turn right, skip 張保仔洞 and return to the ferry pier via 西灣路. (Walking to 張保仔洞 may take an additional 45 min.)
Regards,
Louisa
Dear all,
Next week will be fine and dry. We'll take a walk round Cheung Chau (South). The planned route is 14 km on very gentle slopes. We might finish the walk in 4 hours, but there're many shortcuts if that's too much for you.
Meeting Time: 8:30 am (Ferry departs at 8:40 am)
Meeting Place: Pier #5, Central, Hong Kong
The 8:40 ferry is a fast one. The next ferry scheduled 9:00 is a slow one. Don't forget to bring water and do UV protection.
Below is a map for your quick reference. Contrary to the dotted route on the map, we'll go clockwise from the ferry pier to 觀音灣, then 小長城 and 南氹灣. We'll follow the walking trail (but not the vehicular track) to 眾樂園. Then at 思觀亭, we'll turn right, skip 張保仔洞 and return to the ferry pier via 西灣路. (Walking to 張保仔洞 may take an additional 45 min.)
Regards,
Louisa
Monday 25 November 2013
2013-11-29 西貢浪茄
The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.
Dear all,
The weather forecast for this Friday is 'cool, dry and sunny'. We'll take one of our favourite routes -- Long Ke. The walk starts from Sai Wan Ting and 4 hours are required to complete this trail of 8.5 km.
Meeting Time: 0900 (Village bus 29R departs at 0915)
Meeting Place: Outside the MacDonald's at Sai Kung town centre
There may be other hikers waiting for the same bus at the bus stop. Please queue up to secure a seat (capacity: 28 passengers). The next bus leaves at 1130, and the taxi fare from Sai Kung town centre to Sai Wan Ting is app. $100.
Don't forget to bring sufficient water, light snacks, sun gear and a hiking stick. I won't be joining you due to other social engagements. Please check this blog again on Thursday to see who'll go with you. Enjoy.
Regards,
Louisa
Dear all,
The weather forecast for this Friday is 'cool, dry and sunny'. We'll take one of our favourite routes -- Long Ke. The walk starts from Sai Wan Ting and 4 hours are required to complete this trail of 8.5 km.
Meeting Time: 0900 (Village bus 29R departs at 0915)
Meeting Place: Outside the MacDonald's at Sai Kung town centre
There may be other hikers waiting for the same bus at the bus stop. Please queue up to secure a seat (capacity: 28 passengers). The next bus leaves at 1130, and the taxi fare from Sai Kung town centre to Sai Wan Ting is app. $100.
Don't forget to bring sufficient water, light snacks, sun gear and a hiking stick. I won't be joining you due to other social engagements. Please check this blog again on Thursday to see who'll go with you. Enjoy.
Regards,
Louisa
Monday 18 November 2013
2013-11-22 東涌至大澳
Update on Nov 20:
I now realise that there'll be a 3-day cultural festival in Tai O starting this Friday. Tourists may be drawn there and I'm not sure if the bus for Tung Chung will run more frequently. To avoid the crowd, would you mind if we walk from Tung Chung to Mui Wo instead? It's a shorter 3-hour route.
Louisa
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Dear all,
It's been a long while since we last walked from Tung Chung from Tai O. This Friday, in response to some hiking friends' requests for a route with a more gentle gradient, let's try this one again. It's 14 km starting from 侯王宮. We may finish the walk in 4 hours, and have a late lunch in Tai O.
Meeting Time: 9:15 am
Meeting Point: Taxi Stand outside Exit A, Tung Chung MTR Station
We'll take a taxi to 侯王宮 to start our walk. Please use toilet facilities in the shopping mall before assembly.
Don't forget to bring sufficient water and some snacks. Should the thunderstorm signal, or the amber/red/black rain signal be on at 7:30 am on Friday, this hike will automatically be cancelled.
Regards,
Louisa
I now realise that there'll be a 3-day cultural festival in Tai O starting this Friday. Tourists may be drawn there and I'm not sure if the bus for Tung Chung will run more frequently. To avoid the crowd, would you mind if we walk from Tung Chung to Mui Wo instead? It's a shorter 3-hour route.
Louisa
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Dear all,
It's been a long while since we last walked from Tung Chung from Tai O. This Friday, in response to some hiking friends' requests for a route with a more gentle gradient, let's try this one again. It's 14 km starting from 侯王宮. We may finish the walk in 4 hours, and have a late lunch in Tai O.
Meeting Time: 9:15 am
Meeting Point: Taxi Stand outside Exit A, Tung Chung MTR Station
We'll take a taxi to 侯王宮 to start our walk. Please use toilet facilities in the shopping mall before assembly.
Don't forget to bring sufficient water and some snacks. Should the thunderstorm signal, or the amber/red/black rain signal be on at 7:30 am on Friday, this hike will automatically be cancelled.
Regards,
Louisa
Tuesday 12 November 2013
2013-11-15 荃錦坳 -- 吉慶橋 -- 大棠
Dear all,
The Trail Walkers will have their kick-off ceremony in Sai Kung this Friday. We'd better keep a distance. In view of the humid weather, I've picked a cemented route from Tsuen Wan to Yuen Long. It's 12 km long, mainly going downhill, and we may finish the walk in 4 hours.
Meeting Time: 0850
Meeting Point: Tsuen Wan MTR Station Exit A
We'll have to catch the KMB #51 bus departing at 0900 for Tsuen Kam Au. Please bring rain gear.
If the thunderstorm, amber rain, red rain or black rain signal is on at 0730 on Friday, the hike will automatically be cancelled. Please check the weather before leaving home.
Regards,
Louisa
The Trail Walkers will have their kick-off ceremony in Sai Kung this Friday. We'd better keep a distance. In view of the humid weather, I've picked a cemented route from Tsuen Wan to Yuen Long. It's 12 km long, mainly going downhill, and we may finish the walk in 4 hours.
Meeting Time: 0850
Meeting Point: Tsuen Wan MTR Station Exit A
We'll have to catch the KMB #51 bus departing at 0900 for Tsuen Kam Au. Please bring rain gear.
If the thunderstorm, amber rain, red rain or black rain signal is on at 0730 on Friday, the hike will automatically be cancelled. Please check the weather before leaving home.
Regards,
Louisa
Tuesday 5 November 2013
2013-11-08 龍門郊遊徑
The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.
Dear all,
We'll walk from Shing Mun Reservoir to Chuen Lung this Friday. It is a 9-km walk in 3.5 hours. Our hike in the first 45 minutes is a continuous uphill climb on stairs. After that, the gradient change will be very mild.
Meeting Time: 8:55 am
Meeting Point: Exit B, Tsuen Wan MTR Station
We'll leave the MTR station at 9:00 am sharp to catch the minibus #82 at 兆和街 departing at 9:10 am. It runs every 15 min. In case you miss it, please take a taxi to Pineapple Dam 菠蘿壩, the starting point of our hike. Toilet facilities are available there.
Please bring your hiking sticks, plenty of water, mosquito repellent and sun/rain gear.
Regards,
Louisa
Dear all,
We'll walk from Shing Mun Reservoir to Chuen Lung this Friday. It is a 9-km walk in 3.5 hours. Our hike in the first 45 minutes is a continuous uphill climb on stairs. After that, the gradient change will be very mild.
Meeting Time: 8:55 am
Meeting Point: Exit B, Tsuen Wan MTR Station
We'll leave the MTR station at 9:00 am sharp to catch the minibus #82 at 兆和街 departing at 9:10 am. It runs every 15 min. In case you miss it, please take a taxi to Pineapple Dam 菠蘿壩, the starting point of our hike. Toilet facilities are available there.
Please bring your hiking sticks, plenty of water, mosquito repellent and sun/rain gear.
Regards,
Louisa
Monday 28 October 2013
2013-11-01 榕樹澳 -- 深涌 -- 白沙澳
The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.
Gentle Reminder: For those of you who'll go to 榕樹澳 on your own, please note that we'll assemble at the end of the vehicular track where the taxi can't go any further. Thanks.
Gentle Reminder: For those of you who'll go to 榕樹澳 on your own, please note that we'll assemble at the end of the vehicular track where the taxi can't go any further. Thanks.
Dear all,
This Friday is expected to be breezy with sunny intervals. Let's take another not so challenging route in Sai Kung.
Meeting Time: 0900
Meeting Place: Taxi Stand at Sai Kung Town Centre (opposite bus terminal)
We'll first take a taxi to 榕樹澳, the starting point of our walk. The route is 9 km long and we may finish the walk in 3.5 hours. The slopes are gentle and should be suitable for those who have been on a long summer break. We'll return to Sai Kung at app. 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm.
Please bring sun gear and plenty of water.
Regards,
Louisa
Note 1: In case you're coming from Ma On Shan and would like to go to 榕樹澳 on your own, please be there at 0920 to join the group.
This Friday is expected to be breezy with sunny intervals. Let's take another not so challenging route in Sai Kung.
Meeting Time: 0900
Meeting Place: Taxi Stand at Sai Kung Town Centre (opposite bus terminal)
We'll first take a taxi to 榕樹澳, the starting point of our walk. The route is 9 km long and we may finish the walk in 3.5 hours. The slopes are gentle and should be suitable for those who have been on a long summer break. We'll return to Sai Kung at app. 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm.
Please bring sun gear and plenty of water.
Regards,
Louisa
Note 1: In case you're coming from Ma On Shan and would like to go to 榕樹澳 on your own, please be there at 0920 to join the group.
Note 2: I'll be in Shanghai this Friday. Please visit this blog again on thursday to see who'll be hiking with you. See you next Friday.
Monday 21 October 2013
2013-10-25 大灘郊遊徑
The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.
Dear all,
This Friday will be hot and sunny. Our walk from 猴塘溪 to 海下 in Sai Kung will last for 3 to 3.5 hours. The one-hour circular walk on Wan Chai Peninsula is not included.
Meeting Time: 8:45 am (Minibus leaves at 8:55 am)
Meeting Place: No. 7 Green Minibus Terminal, Sai Kung (opposite KMB bus terminal)
Please bring sun gear, mosquito repellent and plenty of water.
P. S. No. 7 is a popular minibus route in Sai Kung. It departs every 30 minutes. Please arrive early and queue up.
Regards,
Louisa
Dear all,
This Friday will be hot and sunny. Our walk from 猴塘溪 to 海下 in Sai Kung will last for 3 to 3.5 hours. The one-hour circular walk on Wan Chai Peninsula is not included.
Meeting Time: 8:45 am (Minibus leaves at 8:55 am)
Meeting Place: No. 7 Green Minibus Terminal, Sai Kung (opposite KMB bus terminal)
Please bring sun gear, mosquito repellent and plenty of water.
P. S. No. 7 is a popular minibus route in Sai Kung. It departs every 30 minutes. Please arrive early and queue up.
Regards,
Louisa
Sunday 13 October 2013
2013-10-18 鹿湖郊遊徑
The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.
Meeting Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: #29R village bus stop outside the MacDonald's in Sai Kung.
The village bus takes 28 passengers and departs at 9:15 am. Late comers please take a taxi to Sai
Wan Ting, the starting point of our hike.
We'll have lunch in Sai Kung at app. 2 pm. Please bring sufficient water, light snacks and sun/rain gear.
Regards,
Dear all,
We'll go to our favourite district, Sai Kung, this Friday. From Sai Wan Ting, we'll follow the Luk Wu Country Trail to Tsak Yu Wu. This will take us 3 hours. If the visibility is good, we'll walk up to Tai Chum Goi (大枕蓋, 408 m, the second highest peak in Sai Kung) for a panoramic view of the whole Sai Kung East Country Park, including the High Island Reservoir. An additional 45 min to 1 hour is needed. In case it rains when we arrive at Sai Wan Ting, we'll go to Chek Keng instead.
We'll go to our favourite district, Sai Kung, this Friday. From Sai Wan Ting, we'll follow the Luk Wu Country Trail to Tsak Yu Wu. This will take us 3 hours. If the visibility is good, we'll walk up to Tai Chum Goi (大枕蓋, 408 m, the second highest peak in Sai Kung) for a panoramic view of the whole Sai Kung East Country Park, including the High Island Reservoir. An additional 45 min to 1 hour is needed. In case it rains when we arrive at Sai Wan Ting, we'll go to Chek Keng instead.
Wan Ting, the starting point of our hike.
Regards,
Louisa
Monday 7 October 2013
2013-10-11 Violet Hill Path
The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.
Public transport to Wong Nai Chung Reservoir:
Bus No. 6 and 66 from Admiralty or the Exchange Square, Central to Stanley
Bus No. 41A from North Point Ferry Pier to Wah Fu
Bus No. 63 from North Point Ferry Pier to Stanley
Please get off the bus at the Shell Gas Station (after the Hong Kong Tennis Centre and the Hong Kong Cricket Club) on Wong Nai Chung Gap Road. Then walk up the stairs by the flyover at the end of the gas station.
It may still be hot around noon time. Please do UV protection and bring sufficient water.
Regards,
Dear all,
We'll walk from Wong Nai Chung Reservoir to Tai Tam Road near Stanley via Violet Hill Path this Friday. The route is 7 km long and goes mainly downhill. The expected journey time is 3 hours.
Meeting Time: 9:15 am
Meeting Place: Wong Nai Chung Reservoir
Public transport to Wong Nai Chung Reservoir:
Bus No. 6 and 66 from Admiralty or the Exchange Square, Central to Stanley
Bus No. 41A from North Point Ferry Pier to Wah Fu
Bus No. 63 from North Point Ferry Pier to Stanley
Please get off the bus at the Shell Gas Station (after the Hong Kong Tennis Centre and the Hong Kong Cricket Club) on Wong Nai Chung Gap Road. Then walk up the stairs by the flyover at the end of the gas station.
It may still be hot around noon time. Please do UV protection and bring sufficient water.
Regards,
Louisa
Sunday 29 September 2013
2013-10-04 黃石碼頭 -- 土瓜坪 -- 鰂魚湖
The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.
Dear all,
We'll take another leisurely walk this Friday: 黃石碼頭 -- 土瓜坪 -- 北潭坳 -- 鹿湖郊遊徑 -- 鰂魚湖. It'll be a shady walk of around 3 hours with a gentle gradient. Please bring sun/rain gear, mosquito repellent and plenty of water.
Meeting Time: 8:50 am (Bus departs at 9:00 am)
Meeting Place: KMB #94 Bus Terminal (destination Wong Shek Pier)
Should the thunderstorm signal, or the amber/red/black rain signal be on at 7:30 am on Friday, or there be less than 4 persons joining, this hike will automatically be cancelled.
Regards,
Louisa
Dear all,
We'll take another leisurely walk this Friday: 黃石碼頭 -- 土瓜坪 -- 北潭坳 -- 鹿湖郊遊徑 -- 鰂魚湖. It'll be a shady walk of around 3 hours with a gentle gradient. Please bring sun/rain gear, mosquito repellent and plenty of water.
Meeting Time: 8:50 am (Bus departs at 9:00 am)
Meeting Place: KMB #94 Bus Terminal (destination Wong Shek Pier)
Should the thunderstorm signal, or the amber/red/black rain signal be on at 7:30 am on Friday, or there be less than 4 persons joining, this hike will automatically be cancelled.
Regards,
Louisa
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