January 8th 2016 起子灣半島 (西貢)

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,

For the first hike of the year, we will try the route that Leo suggested.   The route is a combination of three trails:  the Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail , the Sheung Yiu Country Trail and the first section of the Maclehose Trail.  This circular route starts from Pak Tam Chung and brings us back to Pak Tam Chung.  The first half of the route should give us the view of 斬竹灣，滘西洲 and 大頭洲, while the Maclehose Trail section will have 萬宜水庫 on our right.   The route will be about 3.5 hours and the gradient is gentle.

As the route may be exposed, please bring sun gear and enough water and snacks.

There are two minibuses which can take us to the starting point 上窰村入口 which is after the Pak Tam Chung barrier point.  These are minibus No. 7 ( every half hour 8:55 / 9:25 ) and No. 9 (every half hour 8:45 / 9:15 ) .   KMB Bus 94 (every half hour 9:00/9:30) also goes there.


Meeting place:  KMB Bus 94  (Sai Kung)

Meeting time:   8:55 am  

Let's aim at taking the 9:00 am Bus 94.





Belinda