19th June 2015: Tai Tam Country 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.


Dear Fridayhikers,

It has been a very hot week.  Instead of taking the 4 hour hike from Braemar Hill to Quarry Bay as was discussed last week, I have decided to plan for a shorter walk this Friday.  This is the Tai Tam Country Trail which goes from Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park, up Violet Hill, then return to HK Parkview and then via Sir Cecil's Ride back to Wong Nai Chung Gap Road.  This route is 5.2 km and should take about 2.5 hour.   As the first part of the route is uphill to Violet Hill, it is advisable to go slow, take the advantage of clear skies in the hot summer, take frequent rests and enjoy the scenery of Deep Water Bay and Lamma Island.  From Violet Hill, it is downhill all the way.

Because of the hot weather, please take plenty of water with you, and bring sun gear, rain gear and sunblock.


Meeting time:  9 am

Meeting place:  Entrance of the Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park


To get to the meeting place, take buses (No. 6, 61, 76, 41A) and alight at the gas station after the tennis courts on Wong Nai Chung Gap Road.  Because of the recent shuffle in bus routes, please check the web yourself for appropriate buses which go up Wong Nai Chung Gap Road.


I shall not be joining you this Friday.  Enjoy the walk !

Hiking will automatically be cancelled if the thunderstorm and heavy rain signals are hoistered at 8 am.  


Belinda