2013-12-27 End of Year Hike: Tung Chung to Tai O

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

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

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)

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

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