Upcoming Walks

Sunday Nov 29: Kai Kung Leng - Rooster Ridge
Led by: Pekka Tel: 6892 1870
Meet: 9:15 am at Kam Sheung Road MTR Station, exit B Length: 10 kilometers Min/Max Elevation: 13m/580m Duration: 7 hours (depends on speed and weather) Description: We will start with an easy walk to warm-up. We will walk through Kam Tin and see the historical sites in the area: Kat Hing Wai walled village, Kam Tin Tree house and some Tang-clan ancestral halls. This part will take us 45-90 minutes depending on how long we stop to see the sights for. After that we'll start the climb to the Rooster Ridge. The initial climb is very steep and quite taxing but once we reach the top, we'll get great views of Pat Heung valley, Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai and Shenzhen. The mountain trail is completely exposed to the elements and there is no shelter nor shade from start to finish, so prepare gear properly according to weather forecast. The trail end is in two parts. First we will descent a very steep path from 550 meters to less than 50 meters in just one kilometre's distance and then, second, we'll pass through very dense bushes (proper dress code required to avoid cuts and scratches) on a narrow path to reach a small village. The hike will end at Fan Kam Road where we can take a red minibus (no.18) to Sheung Shui or Kam Tin (close to Kam Sheung Road MTR station) and Yuen Long, or taxi.

Sunday Dec 6:  Mac Trail 1 & 2
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 9:30AM, Sai Kung Bus Terminus steps
Walking Time: 6 + hours
Description: The first bit, Pat Tam Chung to Long Ke is completely flat and winds around High Island Reservoir (10.6 kms); stage 1 ends with a climb over one hill after the reservoir road to get to a gorgeous beach. Then it gets a bit more difficult (sorry folks!). A couple of 400m hills (and some smaller ones) and back down to sea level in between. Walk over a couple of beaches including Tai Long Wan and the village of Ham Tin. This is one of the few stages (13.5 kms) on any of Hong Kong's trails where there are restaurants to stop for a refreshing bowl of noodles on the way. We end at Pak Tam Au where buses go past. Okay, we go for a total of 24 kms, but this walk is very beautiful and one of my favourites.

Saturday Dec 12: Aussie BBQ with a Real Aussie
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Email: jenny@asian-emphasis.com
Place: Long Ke Beach, Sai Kung. We can meet at Sai Kung Bus station at 12.30 pm - we'll taxi to the spot Description: Come and experience what a real BBQ is like - not the usual HK nonsense! There will be an Aussie "Gift Pack" for participants. Come and see the quintessential Australian cultural activity. People will have to bring slabs of meat and some tinnies. It may be too cold to bring your cozzies. We can spend time on the beach and walk out leisurely or arrange a taxi pick up back to town. More details will be worked out shortly. Please let me know if you plan to come (in advance). This includes Roz's regulars!

Sunday Dec 13: Bluff Head Excursion
Led by: Keith Tel: 6050 2268
Meet: 9:15 am at Sai Kung bus stop
Duration: At least 6 hours
Description: Will take the 9:30 bus to Wong Shek Pier. From Wong Shek Pier, we shall hire speed boats sailing across the Tolo Channel to Bluff Head, the extreme NE tip of the Hong Kong landmass & a place of special geological interest. The volcanic rock overlying the Lower Jurassic sedimentary rocks outcrop from Bluff Head to Pak Sha Chau along Tolo Channel makes up the entire southern arm of the Plover Cove Reservoir. After landing, not on a pier but by jumping on boulders, we shall climb the top of a cliff among bush to reach a faint path on top of the headland. This is a journey of no return, as the speed boats will say good-bye & there is no escape route all the way. Our "Long March" will pass Tai Ling, Ngong Chong Shan, Pak Kok Shan, Feng Wong Wat Teng ridge, Lo Fu Wat , Harbour Island, the main dam of the Plover Cove Reservoir to reach Tai Mei Tuk. The interlocking slopes, mostly have no mob phone signals coverage, are rugged, steep and exposed. Bring enough food, drinks and a working torch for emergency.

Sun Dec 20: Shek Pik to Lantau Peak on the Dog's Middle Tooth, with easier option
Led by: Angela Tel:  9528 4251
Meet: 9:30 am at the Central Ferry Piers for the 9:40 ferry to Mui Wo
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Description: After our bus ride to Shek Pik, we'll start walking on the Shek Pik Country Trail. Those looking for excitement can join me to climb one of the steep ridges to Kau Nga Ling and eventually Lantau Peak. Last year we did the steeper, shorter one. This year we'll try the longer one which will also be quite exposed. If it's a windy day, we'll have to hang on. Those wanting a proper trail, can follow the Country Trail that climbs through the forest and eventually joins the Lantau Trail heading for Lantau Peak. For the descent, we'll stay on the Lantau Trail over the open ridges on the east side of Lantau Peak.

Sun Dec 27: Dragon's Back the long way, with dinner
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet:  10:00am Chai Wan MTR Station, Exit B
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Description: From the MTR station, walk towards Hing Wah Estate and then up Wan Tsui Road looking for a Chinese temple beside a small stream on the left. Follow your noses up this little valley, past the Muslim Cemetery and  then up the road past the crematorium. Keep going up to Shek O Road, turn left and we'll soon see the steep flight of steps which is the start of the Dragon's Back Trail. On the way in, we'll pass by the first trail that goes to the Back, following the level trail to the second way up. That way we'll be able to follow the very scenic ridge around and down to Big Wave Bay. Second lunch or dinner at Shek O. 

Sunday Jan 3, 2010: Under the Lantau Cable Car Walk
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 9:30AM, Tung Chung MTR Exit A (30 mins from Central and trains run only every 10 mins)
Walking Time: 4 hours (or so)
Description: Up and away as we check out the undercarriage of Ngong Ping 360 as the trail follows it up the mountain. We start off at Tung Chung. After crossing the flats, and there's an interesting house usually with drying veggies or other stuff, then the hill on the left and then the trail goes up steeply. When we reach the top we can again say our respects to Mr B., and have lunch and walk back a different way down to Tung Chung and to wherever you want to go after that.

Sun Jan 10: Waiting for a leader to come forward.

Sun Jan 17: Waiting for a leader to come forward.

Sun Jan 24: Waiting for a leader to come forward.

More hikes every Sunday...

Sun Feb 21: Tuen Mun/Tin Shui Wai "Experience"
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: Tin Shui Wai MTR at 10 am
Description: We will do a "heritage walk" near the Tin Shui Wai station to visit a pagoda & a newly opened museum about NT history in Ping Shan (formerly a Police Post) are new attraction in the area. A fishing village Lau Fau Shan famous for oyster field in the vicinity is worth visiting. There is also small hill called Ah Kau Shan where we can overlook the fishponds. A narrow road used to run from Lau Fau Shan to Sha Kiu Tsuen up to Tsim Bei Tsui. From TBT in the past we could walk to Yuen Long along paths across the fish ponds. But recent housing developments may have changed things. Any, it's an "experience" so who'll know what will happen.