25th November 2016 Tsuen Kam Au to Tai Tong

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,

This Friday, the route chosen is Tsuen Kam Au to Tai Tong.  The walk is paved and the gradient gentle.  It is relatively long (about 3.5  hours) but should be manageable as tomorrow should be cool.

The route starts from Tsuen Kam Au, passes 田夫仔and吉慶橋 and ends at Tai Tong.  From there, there is another half an hour's walk from Tai Tong down to Yuen Long centre.  If you are lucky you may be able to catch a taxi.

Bring plenty of water and snacks, sun gear, rain gear.

I decided on West Rail as the meeting place as that is the bus terminus and it is easier to get on the bus there.  Get off at the top of the long slope - Country Park stop.


Meeting place:   MTR West Rail (Tsuen Wan West) Exit E2 (Bus stop #51)

Meeting time:  9:10  (Bus departs at 9:20 am)  Bus runs hourly.  Please queue when you arrive.  



I may not be able to go tomorrow.  The route should be familiar to you all so enjoy yourselves.  We have waited so long for cool weather.


If the heavy rainstorm signal is hoistered or if less than three hikers register for tomorrow's hike, the hike is automatically cancelled for safety reason.



Belinda

November 18th: Dragon's Back

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,

The weather will be cooler tomorrow but cloudy.  We will walk from To Dei Wan to Siu Sai Wan as before - about 3.5 hours.

Meeting time:  9:05 am (bus leaves 9:15)

Meeting place:  No. 9 bus stop at Shaukeiwan bus terminal

There are public conveniences at the bus terminal and at To Dei Wan.

Please bring plenty of water, sun shade, rain gear and a light jacket in case it gets very windy on the hills, knee guards and hiking stick according to your needs.  



Belinda

11 Nov 2016, Friday LUK WU CountryTrail

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.

Hiking Date: 11 Nov 2016, Friday

Weather forecast: 
bright periods, cool in the morning, T: 17 to 22 degrees,  H: 65-85%,  W: E to NE, force 4.                  
Hiking Route: Luk Wu Country Trail,  Sai Kung East Country Park                    to start at Sai Wan Road Sai Wan Pavilion;   first part of Country Trail exposed; good view of High Island Reservoir;   second part of Country Trail shady with taller trees around, last part of Trail walking downhill towards Lady Maclehose Holiday Village at Pak Tam road.
 4.7km, about 3 hours walk

Meeting time:  9am

Meeting Place: Outside MacDonald, Sai Kung 親民街, to take Sai Kung Village Bus 29R(with 28 seats) to depart at 9:10am to go to Sai Wan Road sai wan pavilion

Reminder: Please bring water and some snacks, walking sticks, hats/umbrellas, mosquito repellent etc


Cheers,
SS

4 Nov 2016, Friday

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 aris

Hiking Date:  4 Nov 2016, Friday

Weather Forecast: mainly fine, dry during the day.

Hiking Route: Tai Po Kau Nature Trail, to walk along Red, Blue, Yellow, Brown Lines.

Meeting Time: 9am.

Meeting Place: Tai Po Market East Rail Station, taxi stand
 (to get off at 松仔園)

Reminder: plenty of water and some snacks, hats and umbrellas, mosquito repellent etc.


Cheers,
SS   (in place of Belinda when she goes to Korea)