MacLehose Trail 1
High Island
Sunday, 10 October 2010
Presumably in deference to the need to break up the huge field of participants in the annual Oxfam Trailwalker charity event, the official
MacLehose Trail begins with a long and rather boring stretch along the road at the edge of the – granted – impressive High Island Reservoir.
Expecting a slightly smaller turn-out, the Harvard Club Hiking Group starts its MacLehose Trail quest with a diversion that takes in a slightly
more undulating and much more interesting dirt trail along the northern shore of Port Shelter before reaching the reservoir’s west dam.
We make a brief stop at the Sheung Yiu Folk Museum - part of a typical late 19th century Hakka Village - for a glimpse into how people used to
live in Hong Kong’s remote New Territories, before the harder part of this relatively easy hike begins just beyond the museum as we join a
well-maintained dirt path following the contours of Port Shelter’s northern banks. Though partially shaded, the path does offer great views
over the many islands off Sai Kung.
The dirt track ends at the western dam of the impressive High Island Reservoir. From here we walk on the restricted access road skirting the
reservoir until we reach the turn-off for the scenic Pak Lap Wan. With a bit of luck, we should be able to refresh ourselves with a dip in the
sea there. Much would depend on the tide, though… There is also a small store on the beach for another type of refreshments.
From Pak Lap, it is just another 30 minutes of walking to our destination at Sha Kiu Tau. However, we will check out the old school and the
impressive Tin Hau temple, before reaching the seafood restaurant that marks the end of our hike.
After lunch, and to finish the outing in a truly relaxing way, we return to Sai Kung town by boat cruising through the islands...
High Island
Sunday, 10 October 2010
Presumably in deference to the need to break up the huge field of participants in the annual Oxfam Trailwalker charity event, the official
MacLehose Trail begins with a long and rather boring stretch along the road at the edge of the – granted – impressive High Island Reservoir.
Expecting a slightly smaller turn-out, the Harvard Club Hiking Group starts its MacLehose Trail quest with a diversion that takes in a slightly
more undulating and much more interesting dirt trail along the northern shore of Port Shelter before reaching the reservoir’s west dam.
We make a brief stop at the Sheung Yiu Folk Museum - part of a typical late 19th century Hakka Village - for a glimpse into how people used to
live in Hong Kong’s remote New Territories, before the harder part of this relatively easy hike begins just beyond the museum as we join a
well-maintained dirt path following the contours of Port Shelter’s northern banks. Though partially shaded, the path does offer great views
over the many islands off Sai Kung.
The dirt track ends at the western dam of the impressive High Island Reservoir. From here we walk on the restricted access road skirting the
reservoir until we reach the turn-off for the scenic Pak Lap Wan. With a bit of luck, we should be able to refresh ourselves with a dip in the
sea there. Much would depend on the tide, though… There is also a small store on the beach for another type of refreshments.
From Pak Lap, it is just another 30 minutes of walking to our destination at Sha Kiu Tau. However, we will check out the old school and the
impressive Tin Hau temple, before reaching the seafood restaurant that marks the end of our hike.
After lunch, and to finish the outing in a truly relaxing way, we return to Sai Kung town by boat cruising through the islands...
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Participants on all Hansen's Events' hikes and rides take part entirely at their own risk. By joining any of our events all participants are automatically seen to
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and for any claims, injuries or damages arising thereof.
Participants on all Hansen's Events' hikes and rides take part entirely at their own risk. By joining any of our events all participants are automatically seen to
have agreed to have entered into a disclaimer which exonerates the outing leaders and the organizers from any personal or public responsibility whatsoever
and for any claims, injuries or damages arising thereof.