This probably rates in the top 3 hikes I've done in Hong Kong. Weather of course can make a HUGE difference to the scenery. On this particular day it was spectacular but very hot and extremely humid and there's virtually no shade so I would advise bringing extra water. I had 2.5 litres which was barely enough. I didn't meet a single solitary soul for 5 hours on this hike - It was all very Robinson Crusoe-ish without the cannibals and Man Friday and the ship wreck and the storm and..... Okay so it wasn't very Robinson Crusoe-ish but it was an isolated spot for sure and the signs below weren't that inviting either.
How to get there: Take the KCR to Tai Po Market and then minibus 20C (fast) or bus 75K (slow) to Tai Mei Tuk and veer left along the water towards the reservoir. Walk all the way to the far side of the reservoir road/dam where the trail starts on your left. Time: Approx 5 Hours Return: The same way.
More photos and video below - Enjoy!
More photos and video below - Enjoy!
Tags: ..Hiking Plover Cove, Hong Kong..
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Spectacular. I must get out on the hills again soon myself, I miss the heather and glory of it all, even if the weather is a bit shite here at the moment :-)
ReplyDelete@ Thrifty: I think I'd lose the plot if i couldn't escape these 4 walls and the concrete jungle on a regular basis
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteAs we move into summer I find that we are having to carry more and more water with us--about a liter an hour. I have a camelbak with a 3 liter reservoir a then carry 2 extra liters for the longer hikes. It makes for a heavy pack at the start of the trail!
@ Maya: Thanks - yeah I need to get one of those camel backs - better safe than sorry on the water for sure
ReplyDeleteFabulous. The reflections on the water are amazing. I suppose it's good that they have warnings about the possible dangers. There are plenty of naive people who go happily into the Mourne Mountains and then find themselves in difficulties and have to be rescued.
ReplyDeleteThe Mournes are a place I really must get to, I believe they are really good for walking.
ReplyDelete@ Nick: I actually surprised there aren't many casualties here - but they are a hardy old bunch
ReplyDelete@ Thrifty: you over due a wilderness hike - put away that bike!
You're a fitter person than I! I'd be staying on the mini bus. It's spectacular though. And so quiet. No birdsong?
ReplyDelete@ Baino: Not a lot of birds in some of these places for some strange reason but other places have photgeaphers from all over the world 'flocking'
ReplyDeleteI agree - Plover cove walk is spectacular if you like long strenuous, solitary walks. I do live problems to find the beginning of the trail and while wondering around got a glimpse of located near waterfalls, Brides Pool and Mirror Pool.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what are the other top two Hong Kong hikes in your opinion.
Maclehose Trail - Stage 2 – Tai Long Wan (add sharp Peak for some more exercise!) and Maclehose Trail Stage 4 & 5
ReplyDeletemore here
http://paddyinba.blogspot.com/2009/12/hong-kong-hiking-highlights.html