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 Fridayhikers,
Sorry for the late post. A familiar route is chosen for this Friday - the Dragon's Back Trail from To Dei Wan to Chaiwan. The estimated time to complete the trail is 3.5 hours.
Meeting Time: 9:15 am
Meeting Place: No. 9 Bus Stop at Shaukeiwan Bus Terminal (Please take the Exit A3 if you are coming by MTR)
Please queue up at the bus stop when you arrive. There is a public toilet near the bus terminal and a less clean one at the starting point. We will board the bus which leaves close to the meeting time. So if you need to use the washroom, please arrange to arrive early.
In view of warm weather, please bring plenty of water as well as sunblock, umbrella, stick, etc.
Belinda
Thursday, 27 February 2014
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
February 21st: Lantao's Olympic Trail
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.
Friday will be cool and dry. Let's try the trail originally meant for last week - the Olympic Trail which goes from Tai Ho Wan to Mui Wo, 6.5 km in length and according to the book takes 3 hours to complete. It is paved most of the way but fairly exposed so please prepare for wind and cold.
We will take a taxi from Tung Chung MTR station to the starting point of 白芒村 and from there we will walk to 白銀鄉 and then to 梅窩. From Mui Wo, you may choose to take the ferry to Central or take a bus back to Tung Chung for the MTR.
Meeting Point: MTR Tung Chung Station Exit D
Meeting Time: 9:15 am
(We group ourselves to take taxis to Tai Ho Wan)
There appears to be a
at Tai Ho Wan but I don't know if it is closed. So if you need to use toilet facilities, please make sure you get to Tung Chung about 15 minutes earlier than the meeting time to use the facilities in the shopping mall.
As usual, bring enough water, snacks and a stick if needed, sunblock, umbrella, hat, scarf, etc. etc. for your well-being.
Below are links for the time table of ferry from Mui Wo to Central, and bus from Mui Wo to Tung Chung. Please make your own notes regarding the time of ferry/bus to fit your schedules.
http://www.newlantaobus.com/road_3M.htm
http://www.nwff.com.hk/eng/fare_table/central-mui_wo/
Belinda
Friday will be cool and dry. Let's try the trail originally meant for last week - the Olympic Trail which goes from Tai Ho Wan to Mui Wo, 6.5 km in length and according to the book takes 3 hours to complete. It is paved most of the way but fairly exposed so please prepare for wind and cold.
We will take a taxi from Tung Chung MTR station to the starting point of 白芒村 and from there we will walk to 白銀鄉 and then to 梅窩. From Mui Wo, you may choose to take the ferry to Central or take a bus back to Tung Chung for the MTR.
Meeting Point: MTR Tung Chung Station Exit D
Meeting Time: 9:15 am
(We group ourselves to take taxis to Tai Ho Wan)
There appears to be a
at Tai Ho Wan but I don't know if it is closed. So if you need to use toilet facilities, please make sure you get to Tung Chung about 15 minutes earlier than the meeting time to use the facilities in the shopping mall. As usual, bring enough water, snacks and a stick if needed, sunblock, umbrella, hat, scarf, etc. etc. for your well-being.
Below are links for the time table of ferry from Mui Wo to Central, and bus from Mui Wo to Tung Chung. Please make your own notes regarding the time of ferry/bus to fit your schedules.
http://www.newlantaobus.com/road_3M.htm
http://www.nwff.com.hk/eng/fare_table/central-mui_wo/
Belinda
Wednesday, 12 February 2014
FEBRUARY 14TH: Change of route - Shing Mun Reservoir
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 am
As usual, bring water and snacks, sun block and umbrella, and clothes to keep yourself warm and dry.
Belinda
Dear Fridayhikers,
I checked the weather forecast again today and the weather observatory is predicting 7 degrees and severe cold in the morning of Friday. And judging by the huge response from everybody so far, I guess the cold is an issue. 
So let's defer our support for Lantao until the cold spell goes away and stay on ground level this cold Friday. It's back to the Shing Mun Reservoir walk again which you are all familiar with.
Meeting time: 9 am
Meeting place: MTR Tsuen Wan Station Exit A
As usual, bring water and snacks, sun block and umbrella, and clothes to keep yourself warm and dry.
The walk is 3 to 3.5 hours.
Belinda
Monday, 10 February 2014
February 14th : LANTAU Tai Ho Wan to Mui Wo
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.
Yesterday on a TV programme about land development, a Mr. Lam said the Country Park on Lantao was not visited by many, the hills were big with few trees, and that to say that Lantao was HK's 後花園 was but a 假設. So despite the cold weather, let's support the country park on Lantao
and visit our own 後花園 this Friday before it is demolished and turned into blocks of concrete buildings.
This is a leisurely route called the Olympic Trail which we have walked before, 6.5 km in length and according to the book takes 3 hours to complete. It is paved and should be all right even if it drizzles. But it is exposed so please prepare for wind and cold.
We will take a taxi from Tung Chung MTR station to the starting point of 白芒村 and from there we will walk to 白銀鄉 and then to 梅窩. From Mui Wo, you may choose to take the ferry to Central or take a bus back to Tung Chung for the MTR.
Meeting Point: MTR Tung Chung Station Exit D
Meeting Time: 9:15 am (We group ourselves to take taxis to Tai Ho Wan)
There appears to be aat Tai Ho Wan but I don't know if it is closed. So if you need to use toilet facilities, please make sure you get to Tung Chung about 15 minutes earlier than the meeting time to use the facilities in the shopping mall.
As usual, bring enough water, snacks and a stick if needed, sunblock, umbrella, hat, scarf, etc. etc. for your well-being.
Below are links for the time table of ferry from Mui Wo to Central, and bus from Mui Wo to Tung Chung. Please make your own notes and plan to fit your schedules.
http://www.newlantaobus.com/road_3M.htm
http://www.nwff.com.hk/eng/fare_table/central-mui_wo/
elinda
Yesterday on a TV programme about land development, a Mr. Lam said the Country Park on Lantao was not visited by many, the hills were big with few trees, and that to say that Lantao was HK's 後花園 was but a 假設. So despite the cold weather, let's support the country park on Lantao
and visit our own 後花園 this Friday before it is demolished and turned into blocks of concrete buildings.This is a leisurely route called the Olympic Trail which we have walked before, 6.5 km in length and according to the book takes 3 hours to complete. It is paved and should be all right even if it drizzles. But it is exposed so please prepare for wind and cold.
We will take a taxi from Tung Chung MTR station to the starting point of 白芒村 and from there we will walk to 白銀鄉 and then to 梅窩. From Mui Wo, you may choose to take the ferry to Central or take a bus back to Tung Chung for the MTR.
Meeting Point: MTR Tung Chung Station Exit D
Meeting Time: 9:15 am (We group ourselves to take taxis to Tai Ho Wan)
There appears to be a
at Tai Ho Wan but I don't know if it is closed. So if you need to use toilet facilities, please make sure you get to Tung Chung about 15 minutes earlier than the meeting time to use the facilities in the shopping mall. As usual, bring enough water, snacks and a stick if needed, sunblock, umbrella, hat, scarf, etc. etc. for your well-being.
Below are links for the time table of ferry from Mui Wo to Central, and bus from Mui Wo to Tung Chung. Please make your own notes and plan to fit your schedules.
http://www.newlantaobus.com/road_3M.htm
http://www.nwff.com.hk/eng/fare_table/central-mui_wo/
elinda
Sunday, 2 February 2014
2014-02-07 西灣亭 - 鹹田灣 - 赤徑 - 北潭坳
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,
May I wish you all the best in the Year of the Horse!
It's about time for us to visit the hanging bells in Sai Kung this Friday. The walk starts from Sai Wan Ting and takes 4 hours. We may have lunch at Ham Tin Wan at app. 12:00 noon, and return to Sai Kung at app. 3 pm to 3:30 pm. Please allow more time for taking photos if the hanging bells are blooming.
Meeting Time: 9:00 am (Village bus 29R departs at 9:15 am)
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.
Please bring sufficient water, light snacks, sun/rain gear and a hiking stick.
Regards,
Louisa
Dear all,
May I wish you all the best in the Year of the Horse!
It's about time for us to visit the hanging bells in Sai Kung this Friday. The walk starts from Sai Wan Ting and takes 4 hours. We may have lunch at Ham Tin Wan at app. 12:00 noon, and return to Sai Kung at app. 3 pm to 3:30 pm. Please allow more time for taking photos if the hanging bells are blooming.
Meeting Time: 9:00 am (Village bus 29R departs at 9:15 am)
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.
Please bring sufficient water, light snacks, sun/rain gear and a hiking stick.
Regards,
Louisa
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