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Sai Kung West Country Park
 
Written by John Ure,

Constz and I are back in town for this week, looking forward to the hills of Hong Kong after the pancake that is Singapore (although in Spore the air is at least breathable!)

Not having done any serious hiking for several months we are planning a 2 - 2.5 boot hike for Sunday 30th December to see out the old year. For those still interested in such a tame and timid hike we plan to meet at Diamond Hill MTR at 11am and take the bus to Pak Tam Chung. From there we shall choose our track either via Lui Ta Skek (the 6-7 km hike) or via Ngam Tau Shan (the slightly longer hike). This end in view is back to Sai Kung for dinner.

Bring the usual gear, oxygen tent, asthma inhaler, artificial lung, all the essentials for hiking in Hong Kong these days, plus plenty of water, suitable boots and clothing for the weather, packed lunch, etc. If it pours with rain the hike will be cancelled.

If in doubt on the morning of the walk, call 8209-0517. The ten minute waiting rules applies and remember not to be late!

Disclaimer:- People join this walk at their own risks. I shall not be held responsible in any way for any injury or death incurred or any loss or damage to personal property caused due to whatever causes including, but not limited to, negligence, neglect, errors of judgment and inadequate orientation skills on my part. The fact that you show up at the time and place on the day to join the walk is an implication that you have agreed to and accepted unconditionally this disclaimer.

Last update: 03-01-2008 17:07

Keywords : Sai Kung
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Users' Comments (3)
Posted by Liza Avelino, on 30-12-2007 23:33, , Registered
1. T.Y.
Thank you John for leading,and to all for the pleasant company.Happy New Year, HongKong Trampers.
 
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Posted by John Ure, on 30-12-2007 22:49, , Registered
2. Walk Report
To make this otherwise ordinary hike more interesting, John decided to forgo the usual map and bring two that were completely irrelevant to the walk. Luckily for the 24 trampers who turned up, John’s long standing familiarity with the territory was complemented with strategically placed maps among several of the other trampers. As a result we found the path after only one false start. 
 
This gentle but longish (over 6 hours) hike started at Pak Tam Chung, wound its way around Lui Ta Shek and then up to Wa Mei Shan, then onwards north around Shek Uk Shan to She Shek, down to the village of Sham Chung and then along the coastline past the village of Yung Shue O back to the main road to Sai Kung for dinner and drinks. Only the last part of this walk is on concrete, but if past performance is any guide the efforts of the Hong Kong government will no doubt resolve this anomaly before too long. The day was beautifully sunny but cool with almost no humidity and with the by-now usual limited visibility. Yet through the pollution distant islands could be spotted.  
 
The highlight of the hike was undoubtedly coming to the very spot where Paul had proposed marriage to Caroline in April, and the loving couple were quickly snapped by Justin for a permanent record of the event.
 
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Posted by Amanda Grover, on 28-12-2007 11:12, , Registered
3. What exit at Diamond Hill MTR?
What exit are we meeting at on Sunday?
 
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