January 22nd : HKU to Pokfulam Reservoir to Peak

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 will most probably be wet and cold tomorrow.  I've chosen an easy route (we took this route I think in March last year) which is paved and not very exposed.  It has a lot of possibilities as you can extend the route if you should find it too short.

Start at HKU, and walk up University Drive.  As you pass by the new Graduate House walking up, instead of walking on the car road, there is a small opening to your right which leads up to a more pleasant path (parallel to the car road) which leads you up to the VC Lodge.  From there, turn right and walk up Po Shan Road, passing a small public convenience.  Walk further up until you see the Fire Station.  Next to it is a staircase leading up to Hatton Road.  Walk up Hatton Road.  Fifty metres on, there will be another bigger public convenience.  Then walk further up until you come to a large elbow bend with a big sign which says Lung Fu Shan.   At this intersection, leave Hatton Road and take the road on the right.   Then very quickly you have a path in front of you.  Turn left to walk in the direction of Pokfulam Reservoir.   Here, the path will not be cement but will be a hill road.  But it is level and should not be muddy.  Just follow the signs on the way and keep on this path.  You will pass Queen Mary Hospital (on your right).  After passing Queen Mary Hospital, walk on until you come to an intersection with signs.  There should be a sign pointing to the right (steps down) which says Pokfulam Reservoir.  Go down the steps until you come to the reservoir.  Here those who want to leave may turn right and walk down to Pokfulam Road.  If you wish to continue because you have only walked for less than two hours, turn left to walk along the reservoir.  Here there will be another public convenience.  Just walk along to the other end of the reservoir and you come to a road which leads back up to the Peak.  This is an uphill road but very beautiful with shady trees.  This will bring you to the Galleria on the Peak.  Here you can take the bus to Central and Wanchai.   If you like to walk some more, you can go one round taking the circular path before you take the bus down to Wanchai.  You can also take the road next to the Peak Cafe, and walk down Hatton Road back to HKU.     I may not join you this Friday which is the reason for my putting down detailed description of the route.  However, as it is a familiar area for most of you, you will not get lost so feel free to be innovative !  As it will be cold tomorrow, and the starting point is in town and reachable by MTR, I think we can start a bit late.  If you are early, you can have something hot in the canteen to warm up.


Meeting point:  Exit A2  (MTR HKU Station)  HKU level.    After assembling here, I think you have to go down one storey to walk out to University Drive.

Meeting time:  9:15 am


As usual, bring rain gear, sun gear and water and snacks.  If less than three enrol, or if the thunderstorm and heavy rain signal is up by 8 am, the hike is cancelled.


Enjoy your hike !



Belinda