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,
Another hot Friday to challenge us hikers. SS suggested a route in Sai Kung which I want to try as I haven't been there before but I cannot join this Friday if it is a route so far away. So I shall reserve that for another Friday. This Friday, we will walk up the Peak via the Central Green Trail from HK Park, up Kennedy Road, Macdonald Road, Bowen Road, Brewin Path, Chatham Path, Baker Road, Plantation Road, Galleria, Lugard Road, up Governor's Walk to Mt. Austin. If it is too hot, we can skip Mt. Austin and walk down to Pokfulam reservoir. This is a route we took years ago.
Meeting time: 9 am
Meeting place: Pacific Place (Admiralty) At the bottom of the escalator leading to HK Park.
Please bring plenty of water, and sun gear.
I happened to find this just now on the web. You can check it out:
https://hkfiles.wordpress.com/2015/03/11/new-route-easy-hike-to-the-peak-from-centraladmiralty-via-the-central-green-trail/
Belinda
Thursday, 24 September 2015
Thursday, 17 September 2015
September 18th: Kadoorie Farm
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,
I have chosen one of my favourite places "Kadoorie Farm" for this Friday's walk. The weather should be good but maybe hot so bring sun gear and plenty of water.
You may drive (please contact Kadoorie Farm in advance), or take the bus 64K from Tai Po or from MTR Kam Sheung Road Station. Aim at arriving at Kadoorie Farm by 9:30 am.
Meeting place: MTR Kam Sheung Road Station Exit C (For those who do not want to drive or go to the farm by themselves)
Meeting time: 9:15 am
Belinda
Next week, we will go to Dragon's Back unless it is rainy or too hot.
Dear Fridayhikers,
I have chosen one of my favourite places "Kadoorie Farm" for this Friday's walk. The weather should be good but maybe hot so bring sun gear and plenty of water.
You may drive (please contact Kadoorie Farm in advance), or take the bus 64K from Tai Po or from MTR Kam Sheung Road Station. Aim at arriving at Kadoorie Farm by 9:30 am.
Meeting place: MTR Kam Sheung Road Station Exit C (For those who do not want to drive or go to the farm by themselves)
Meeting time: 9:15 am
Belinda
Next week, we will go to Dragon's Back unless it is rainy or too hot.
Monday, 7 September 2015
September 11th: 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.
Dear Fridayhikers,
To welcome myself back to hiking, I've chosen a relatively easy route for this week, our familiar walk from Wong Nai chung Reservoir Park to Tai Tam Reservoir. The part overlooking Repulse Bay is exposed so it may be hot, but I think there is shade here and there throughout the route.
Meeting time: 9:15 am
Meeting place: Wong Nai Chung Reservoir
Please check on the web to see which buses can take you to Wong Nai Chung Gap Road. I think Bus No. 6 and 61 from Central and Admiralty will take you there. Get off at the Gas Station after the tennis courts. Then walk towards Parkview along Tai Tam Reservoir Road.
Please take plenty of water, sunshade, rain gear with you. Should the thunderstorm signal or any of the heavy rainstorm signals be hoistered at 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.
See you there !
Belinda
Dear Fridayhikers,
To welcome myself back to hiking, I've chosen a relatively easy route for this week, our familiar walk from Wong Nai chung Reservoir Park to Tai Tam Reservoir. The part overlooking Repulse Bay is exposed so it may be hot, but I think there is shade here and there throughout the route.
Meeting time: 9:15 am
Meeting place: Wong Nai Chung Reservoir
Please check on the web to see which buses can take you to Wong Nai Chung Gap Road. I think Bus No. 6 and 61 from Central and Admiralty will take you there. Get off at the Gas Station after the tennis courts. Then walk towards Parkview along Tai Tam Reservoir Road.
Please take plenty of water, sunshade, rain gear with you. Should the thunderstorm signal or any of the heavy rainstorm signals be hoistered at 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.
See you there !
Belinda
Thursday, 3 September 2015
September 4th: Olympic Trail (Lantao)
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,
Many thanks to Michael for suggesting this route which is one of my favourites, the Olympic Trail which goes from 白芒村 to 梅窩. It is a 3 hour walk on paved road which passes two interesting villages 白芒村 with a 更樓 (resistence to Japanese invasion) and a 三級歷史建築的門樓，有一對大門神, and the pretty 白銀鄉 and a silver mine. The route is rather exposed but gives you a view.
Meeting place: Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B
Meeting time: 9:15 am
The plan is to assemble and then group up to take taxis to 白芒村 (near 大壕灣). Louisa has a better memory as I don't remember having difficulty getting a taxi. But as Michael said, there is a bus 36 which has a stop outside the village so if there is a super long queue at the taxi stand, you can always take the bus which departs at 10 am and you get off at the third stop.
As far as I know there is a public convenience at 白芒村 as you walk in.
Please bring plenty of water, rain gear, and sun gear .
The weather should be fine tomorrow but there may be showers. However, should the thunderstorm signal or any of the heavy rain signals be hoistered at 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.
Enjoy the hike ! Although one of my favourite routes, I cannot join tomorrow because of a previous appointment with friends. See you maybe next week !
Belinda
Dear Fridayhikers,
Many thanks to Michael for suggesting this route which is one of my favourites, the Olympic Trail which goes from 白芒村 to 梅窩. It is a 3 hour walk on paved road which passes two interesting villages 白芒村 with a 更樓 (resistence to Japanese invasion) and a 三級歷史建築的門樓，有一對大門神, and the pretty 白銀鄉 and a silver mine. The route is rather exposed but gives you a view.
Meeting place: Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B
Meeting time: 9:15 am
The plan is to assemble and then group up to take taxis to 白芒村 (near 大壕灣). Louisa has a better memory as I don't remember having difficulty getting a taxi. But as Michael said, there is a bus 36 which has a stop outside the village so if there is a super long queue at the taxi stand, you can always take the bus which departs at 10 am and you get off at the third stop.
As far as I know there is a public convenience at 白芒村 as you walk in.
Please bring plenty of water, rain gear, and sun gear .
The weather should be fine tomorrow but there may be showers. However, should the thunderstorm signal or any of the heavy rain signals be hoistered at 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.
Enjoy the hike ! Although one of my favourite routes, I cannot join tomorrow because of a previous appointment with friends. See you maybe next week !
Belinda
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