10th February: Cheung Chau

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 is a route planned by Louisa for 1.12.2013.  It is a very comfortable walk with very gentle gradients.  Because of the many side paths, one can exit at many points.  But the red dotted path in the picture captured below is a good reference.  The walk takes about 4 hours.

Meeting Time: Ferry leaves at 9 am.  So assemble outside anytime before nine.  
Meeting Place: Pier #5 bound for Cheung Chau, Central, Hong Kong


From Louisa's post:  Below is a map for your quick reference.  Contrary to the dotted route on the map, we'll go clockwise from the ferry pier to 觀音灣, then 小長城 and 南氹灣.  We'll follow the walking trail (but not the vehicular track) to 眾樂園.  Then at 思觀亭, we'll turn right, skip 張保仔洞 and return to the ferry pier via 西灣路.  (Walking to 張保仔洞 may take an additional 45 min.)



Ferry schedule to and back can be found on this link:
http://www.nwff.com.hk/route/get_route.php?id=75852f2a-6be6-49bc-bb7a-e9d31f46b41e&route_id=8

Regular ferries back to HK are at a quarter past  and fast ferries back to HK are at a quarter to the hour.

I am not sure if the cherry blossoms are still blooming.  If they are, we can go and take a look.

Tomorrow should be a fine day but cool in the morning.  Bring water, sun gear, rain gear.  There's plenty to eat on Cheung Chau so it's up to you whether you want to bring snacks.

As I said on whatsapps, this is a walk for all ages and for all knees.  So welcome back hikers who want a leisurely walk .


Belinda