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TURRET HILL ROUND TRIP |
| DATE: 20.06.2020 |
| I headed from Fa Sam Hang to Turret Pass before the overgrown climb to Turret Hill. From here I enjoyed the steep, technical descent to Chevalier Gardens. After this came the run up the road to Mui Tsz Lam village, a gradual incline all the way. Good to get some running practice. Passing Mui Tsz Lam I took the village path back to Fa Sam Hang. |
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BUFFALO HILL VIA PAGODA RIDGE |
| DATE: 17.06.2020 |
| Starting from Fa Sam Hang in the late afternoon heat, I climbed the stairs to Fa Sam Hang pagoda. After this the path became a narrow, overgrown mud path that on occasion climbed steeply. This led to the undulating ridge that ultimately finishes at Buffalo Hill. I then climbed West Buffalo Hill in the glorious late afternoon sunshine, basking in the sun on the descent. |
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SHEK NGA SHAN |
| DATE: 01.05.2020 |
| I followed MacLehose Trail stage 4 to Buffalo Pass. From here I took the mysterious, overgrown (and quite slippery) Mui Tsz Lam old village path to Mui Tsz Lam. I now began the very steep and occasionally quite technical climb of Shek Nga Shan, ending up at the peak at around sunset and basking in the glorious views of the surrounding areas. |
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LAU SHU TIAN |
| DATE: 19.04.2020 |
| Taking a diversion from a main path, I ended up following a ricky, technical, slippery path that twisted and turned and was hard to find and which ultimately ended at Lau Shu Tian abandoned village. With the soft overgrown grass of the village fields welcoming me. I then headed to the enchanted stream. A bit more exploring before home. |
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ENCHANTED STREAM |
| DATE: 13.04.2020 |
| This started with the climb to the Ngau Au Shan ridge. The path is initially hard to find and remains slightly ambiguous and then becomes totally overgrown. Obviously, that means it is a total delight. Just before the final climb I took a slippery, very steep descent down to the enchanted stream. Then enjoyed the overgrown paths, sun and solitude before heading home. |
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BUFFALO HILL RIDGE |
| DATE: 29.02.2020 |
| Passing through Fa Sam Hang I followed unmarked, overgrown trails to Turret Hill before descending to Turret Pass. I then followed the steep climb up to the ridge heading towards Buffalo Hill. This is always a pleasure; technical, steep, undulating. I then climbed to West Buffalo Hill and followed the steep descent to Shek Nga Pui on a rocky, muddy path. |
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BUFFALO PASS TO TAI NO |
| DATE: 20.02.2020 |
| First the run to Turret Pass and the teh steep climb up to the ridge leading to Buffalo Hill. After the rough, eastern descent I ran briefly on Mac 4 before turning off onto an initially steep path that evened out and became more and more overgrown until it was a bamboo grove that you literally had to jump though hopefully. Tai No old village path was luxury after that. |
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TAI CHAM KOI & HAM TIN |
| DATE: 08.01.2020 |
| Gentle trails initially then an overgrown climb to Tai Cham Koi. There followed an overgrown descent past Tin Mei Shan that became really, really overgrown. And an equally overgrown climb to Lo Tei Tun. Not really a path, more just pushing relentlessly through undergrowth. Then champagne running to Ham Tin for swim and food then beer & ferry from Chek Keng. |
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POK TO YAN, LIN FA SHAN & YI TUNG SHAN |
| DATE: 09.12.2019 |
| From Tung Chung an overgrown path to Pok To Yan. It started overgrown and became steeper and steeper. Definitely a bit technical. Then I climbed Lin Fa Shan for gorgeous views before crossing the Lantau Trail for about one second and taking the deliciously grassy climb to Yi Tung Shan. There followed a steep, slippery descent and beer & swim at Pui O. Perfect. |
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SOCIAL RUN #22: MUI TSZ LAM OLD PATH |
| DATE: 01.12.2019 |
| I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. Starting from Shek Mun we ran along the canal to get our legs moving. Then came the gentle climb to Turret Pass, We passed Mui Tsz Lam and took the old village path to Buffalo Pass before heading towards Jat's Lookout. A bit more road on the downhill to Sha Tin Pass and an easy descent for food. |
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WILD RUN #22: TUMULTUOUS TURRET HILL |
| DATE: 03.02.2019 |
| I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. It started with a very overgrown climb before we navigated our way down to Turret Pass. Then came the slightly slippery descent to Mui Tsz Lam and the equally slippery climb to Buffalo Pass. We climbed over West Buffalo Hill for sunset before one final overgrown descent, just to test our legs. |
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MAC 4 & MA ON SHAN |
| DATE: 21.12.2018 |
| From Kei Ling Ha, the start of MacLehose Trail stage 4, I enjoyed the sustained climb of Ma On Shan. This is always a good climb to get the blood pumping, starting off as quite steep mud and rock with a few undulations and then becoming steeper towards the top. I then continued along Mac 4 past Pyramid Hill and dived down at Shek Nga Pui. |
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WILD RUN #20: BEAUTIFUL BUFFALO HILL |
| DATE: 31.03.2018 |
| I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. The yearly Buffalo Hill run was brilliant as ever with a slight alteration to the route. First the climb to Mac 4 and then the overgrown climb of Tung Yeung Shan. After the descent we headed to Tai No deserted village and followed the old village path to Shek Nga Pui before climbing Buffalo Hill for sunset. |
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NEEDLE HILL ROUND TRIP |
| DATE: 20.03.2018 |
| Starting from Sha Tin I ran up the road past To Fung Shan and climbed steadily to Mac 7. I now ran on country parks roads down to the Helicopter Trail which I ran towards Lead Mine Pass. Then came the flattish mud Shing Mun Jogging Trail which is a good trails to get some running rhythm. Finally at the main dam I climbed Needle Hill for sunset. |
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SUNSET PEAK SUNSET |
| DATE: 11.03.2018 |
| Starting from Tung Chung I took an overgrown, technical path up to Sunset Peak. The path initially undulated quite gently, but near the end it started to become steeper and steeper and steeper. From Sunset Peak I followed the Lantau Trail down to Pak Kung Au and then followed the South Lantau Country Trail to Nam Shan. Finally finishing at Mui Wo. |
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WILD RUN #18: TUMULTUOUS TURRET HILL |
| DATE: 11.02.2018 |
| I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. We started with the rough climb up to Turret Hill passing through bamboo groves and thick foliage and climbing over massive rocks. It felt prehistoric. Then we passed through Mui Tsz Lam and followed the old village path up to Buffalo Pass before climbing Buffalo Hill for sunset and ending with food and beer. |
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WILD RUN #16: BEAUTIFUL BUFFALO HILL |
| DATE: 16.04.2017 |
| I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. We started at Wong Nai Tau and climbed to Shek Nga Pui. Then came Mac 4 for a bit before the rough climb to Tung Yeung Shan and the fun, fast descent. We ran to Tai No and followed a bamboo overload path to Buffalo Pass before heading over Buffalo Hill and West Buffalo Hill before deserved food and beer. |
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SOCIAL RUN #18: NG TUNG CHAI |
| DATE: 25.03.2017 |
| I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. We initially climbed to the Ng Tung Chai bottom, middle and main waterfalls. After this we passed the Scatter Fall and climbed up to MacLehose stage 8, follwing it backwards to Lead Mine Pass. Then came the gorgeous Helicopter Path and sustained climb before heading to Fo Tan for food and beer. |
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SOCIAL RUN #17: SHING MUN TO FO TAN |
| DATE: 05.02.2017 |
| I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. We started at Shing Mun Reservoir and warmed up by climbing the Lung Mun Country Trail. After crossing Tai Shing Streeam we followed some fun mud paths to Lead Mine Pass and then ultimately ran down to Greenwood Terrace and took a mini bus to a delicious dai pai dong. |
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TURRET HILL TRAILS |
| DATE: 18.12.2016 |
| Myself and Ray explored some of the overgrown trails climbing from Siu Lek Yuen. We followed a varied, overgrown climb scrambling over massive rocks along the way to Turret Hill. Then it was down to Mui Tsz Lam before taking an ancient village path up to Buffalo Pass. Then it was MacLehose Trail 4 to Sha Tin pass and down to a dai pai dong for delicious foooood!!! |
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WILD RUN #15: GORGEOUS GRASSY HILL |
| DATE: 11.12.2016 |
| I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. We started at Fo Tan and followed a hidden, overgrown path up to Kau To Shan. Then we ran on some prehistoric trails before the steep climb to Grassy Hill. After descending to Lead Mine Pass we took the Helicopter Path and before cresting a hill and down to Fo Tan for food and beer and fun!!! |
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WILD RUN #14: BEAUTIFUL BUFFALO HILL |
| DATE: 17.04.2016 |
| I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. We ran the yearly Buffalo Hill run in the opposite direction this year and it was as good as ever. Particular highlights included a super fast descent of Tung Yeung Shan, the very overgrown bamboo grove close to Tai No and the final climb of West Buffalo Hill. After the run we relaxed with a BBQ. |
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