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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. |
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