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

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

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

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