spacer 05 04 03 02 01 spacer   WILD_RUN #04: HAPPY HAM TIN DATE: 05.05.2013 I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. Starting at Pak Tam Chung we followed a hidden, overgrown path to the top of Tai Cham Koi. Then a great undulating, technical path until eventually intersecting with the MacLehose Trail and visiting Sai Wan beach and Ham Tin beach for rest and snacks before running in the dusk and dark to Pak Tam Au. Lush. spacer   WILD_RUN #03: GORGEOUS GRASSY HILL DATE: 01.05.2013 I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. Starting from Fo Tan MTR we followed a scretive, overgrown path to the top of Kau To Shan. After a fun, slippery decent we were soon climbing steeply to Grassy Hill. After this we descended briskly to Lead Mine Pass and ran along one of my favourite contour trails before descending to Fo Tan = food + BEEEEER!! spacer   NEEDLE HILL SUNSET DATE: 23.04.2013 Needle Hill offers a great view of Shing Mun Reservoir, Tai Mo Shan, Sha Tin and also Tsuen Wan. I love climbing this hill at sunset. It offers calm views and also a great challenge as a fun, fast climb. Climbing fast occasionally stopping out of breath to take photos. A great evening, philosophising silently at the top as sunset fadegalleryd to darkness. Gorgeous. spacer   WILD_RUN #02: LOVELY LUK KENG DATE: 20.04.2013 I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. Three brave, intrepid explorers joined on some muddy, overgrown trails ultimately following the ridge to Tiu Tang Lung. Then the ultimate slippery, overgrown descent (they loved it!!) before emerging at Kop Tong village, through Lai Chi Wo and then small villages and following the coast back to Luk Keng. spacer   POETRY_RUN #01: JARDINE'S LOOKOUT DATE: 18.04.2013 I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. This run was something a little bit different. I think nature and trailrunning inspire creativity in all of us. So we did a misty run over Jardine's Lookout and Mount Butler and then afterwards, shared some snacks and also read some poetry. It was a great night, and the misty weather also added to the theme. spacer   WILD_RUN #01: BEAUTIFUL BUFFALO HILL DATE: 14.04.2013 I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. I decided to start leading a series of rugged and technical runs. One of the reasons I love trailrunning is to find and share hidden, unusual paths. Unsignposted, overgrown. Rugged. Steep descents. Quiet woodlands. Bamboo groves. Climbing hills at sunset. Calm. Exploring the countryside. Wild_Run was born. spacer   NEEDLE HILL NIGHTS DATE: 11.04.2013 I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. On a rainy, windy day two brave souls decided to head into the hills. Myself and Giuseppe started at Sha Tin and climbed Needle Hill. We then splashed along the Shing Mun Jogging Trail before pushing through deliciously wet undergrowth. There then followed a contour trail, a climb, a descent and wine. spacer   SUNSET PEAK & LANTAU PEAK x2 DATE: 06.04.2013 I led this run for the HK Trailrunners Meetup Group. We were training for HK Stairmaster Race 1 This race climbs both Sunset Peak and Lantau Peak twice. At night. Brilliant!!! We started late afternoon and enjoyed climbing Sunset Peak at dusk. It was getting dark as we arrived at Lantau Peak, and the second time we climbed Lantau Peak it was dark. Great fun!!! spacer   SOUTH LANTAU COUNTRY TRAIL SUNSET DATE: 16.03.2013 The day of the Trans Lantau race. I started at Mui Wo on the beach watching some of the 50km runners finish and then headed onto the South Lantau Country Trail so that I could cheer on some of the runners who were coming in my direction at sunset. This trail has gorgeous views over the Lantau coast and as the sun slowly said goodnight all felt calm and idyllic. spacer   LAZY LAMMA EXPLORATION DATE: 17.02.2013 A fun little exploration of Lamma's paths. Starting off with some snacks (always a good idea) we took some off road paths before heading through a quarry on an idyllic, calm day. After this there came a hidden path to a gorgeous beach which has no name on Countryside Series maps and so must be called 'The Beach With No Name'. spacer   SAI KUNG COUNTRY PARK BEACHES DATE: 17.01.2013 A fun day exploring overgrown paths and river beds around Lo Tei Tun in Sai Kung Country Park. I eventually ended up on Sai Wan beach and took photos to create collage of all the various items of rubbish to be found washed up onto the beach. This was followed by a walk to Ham Tin and food and then a stroll to Chek Keng and a gorgeous sunset ferry ride. spacer   CLOUDY HILL DATE: 13.12.2012 An afternoon of relaxation interspersed with a few gentle hill climbs. Beginning with the ascent of Cloudy Hill (Kau Lung Hang Shan) I then climbed the steep path from Hok Tau Reservoir up to Ping Fung Shan ridge. This was followed by some basking in the sun and snacking before I returned to Tai Wo by climbing Cloudy Hill again and enjoying the calm sunset views. spacer   BREEZY BUFFALO HILL DATE: 23.11.2012 A windy, breezy night with an almost full moon enticed me up to Buffalo Hill. Armed with a camera and tripod I tried to get some fun pictures of the soft ethereal clouds floating across the sky with the moon watching us all carefully. It was also fun to frame static tree trunks and then capture the weaving and waving leaves. A fun night on the dark trails. spacer   SAI KUNG BEACHES & FERRY DATE: 10.05.2012 A gorgeous, sunny day. Myself and Marcel followed the Luk Wu Country Trail up to the Luk Wu plateau and then down to Sai Wan beach. From here we climbed to Ham Tin beach for some food and a refreshing, warm swim. After this we stocked up on beer and climbed over to Chek Keng before catching the gorgeous sunset ferry to Ma Liu Shui. spacer   PAT SIN LENG DATE: 22.04.2012 A really gorgeous day on the steep, alluring slopes of Pat Sin Leng. Starting from Tai Wai I ran over Cloudy Hill. After descending to Sah Lo Tung I followed the steep climb up to Ping Fung Shan. Always a fun, lung bursting climb. At Wong Leng I stopped to enjoy the view and take some photos. After this I lazily followed the Pat Sin Leng ridge down to Tai Mei Tuk. spacer   WEST BUFFALO HILL SUB-25 DATE: 12.04.2012 Well, finally..... Running from Fa Sam Hang village to the top of West Buffalo Hill in under 25 minutes represents quite a challenge. This is a steep, technical climb. Starting on an old village path and then becoming steeper on rough mud trails. A few undulations precede a final, steep, brutal climb. This was the first time i went sub-25min. Preserved forever on Strava. spacer   HIGH WEST DATE: 25.03.2012 From Victoria Peak we walked along Lugard Road and admired the amazing vista of skyscrapers and harbour presented below. After this we followed the path down the hill, passing Pinewood Battery. After this we followed a calm contour trail as the sun began to set before climbing to High West on one of the more overgrown routes from close to a lookout point, spacer   LUK WU COUNTRY TRAIL & HAM TIN WAN DATE: 08.02.2012 Aerobic training is important for trailrunning. You run within yourself at an aerobic level, never building up lactic acid and increase the power in your engine. Marcel and I ran aerobically on the Luk Wu Country Trail. We passed through Sai Wan and headed over to Ham Tin Wan for food and photo taking and relaxation. After this we walked in the dark back to Pak Tam Au. spacer   CNY FIREWORKS ON JARDINE'S LOOKOUT DATE: 24.01.2012 Jardine's Lookout affords a panoramic view of the harbour. This is an impressive spectacle on Chinese New Year fireworks night. The walk up to Jardine's Lookout was misty and calm. The weather had put everyone else off and it was empty and gorgeous at the top. A few minutes before the fireworks the clouds parted, giving an amazing, unforgettable view on a great night. spacer   KAU TO SHAN & GRASSY HILL DATE: 01.05.2011 Our large, cheerful group started from Fo Tan and climbed, crawled and scrambled up to Kau To Shan. We then followed an ancient looking contour trail and climbed Grassy Hill on a muddy, misty path. Where we found some very inquisitive cows. Descending to Lead Mine Pass we took the serene Helicopter Path and climbed again before finishing at Fo Tan. spacer   MUI WO TO DISCOVERY BAY DATE: 19.04.2011 Starting from Mui Wo I wandered to the Silvermine Waterfalls (which every time I have been there has been weirdly devoid of water!). After this I followed the fun, Lo Fu Tau Country Trail which winds it way through the hills and has some amazing views. From Lo Fu Tau peak I followed the steep, quite technical descent and ended up at Discovery Bay. spacer   KAI KUNG LENG & RAZOR'S EDGE DATE: 05.04.2011 Starting from Fung Kat Heung I followed a secret path from between two abandoned houses and climbed up to the rugged, undulating ridge which ends at Kai Kung Leng. From here I descended steeply before climbing a gorgeous, varied path up to Pak Tai To Yan. After passing Tai To Yan I negotiated the striking Razor's Edge before decending for the last time. spacer   BRAEMAR HILL & THE PEAK DATE: 01.04.2011 I managed two shortish hikes today. The first was Braemar Hill round trip. This included many really gorgeous, green flattish mud trails and included the Quarry Bay Jogging Trail, Wilson Trail and Hong Pak Country Trail. After this I headed to the peak and did a short round trip past Pinewood Battery and eventually joining the Hong Kong Trail to return to the Peak. spacer   WONG LENG EXPLORATION DATE: 21.03.2011 I started from Tung Tsz and followed a rugged, sustained climb that became steeper and steeper until it ended at the top of Wong Leng. After this I followed the ridge close to Ping Fung Shan and descended steeply on the Wilson Trail down to Hok Tau Reservoir. Enjoying late afternoon sun I climbed Cloudy Hill, admiring the gorgeous scenery. spacer   MUI WO TO PUI O DATE: 13.03.2011 Starting from Mui Wo we followed the coast for a while before climbing on the Lantau Trail, encountering a friendly buffalo on the way. After this we descended before following the gorgeous Chi Ma Wan Country Trail. Descending close to the coast we passed the gorgeous Mong Tung beach at sunset. Walking slowly to enjoy the gentle, sunset views and atmosphere. spacer   BRIDE'S POOL TO WU KAU TANG DATE: 05.02.2011 Our big and cheerful group started this hike from Bride's Pool. We walked through Wu Kau Tang and followed a gently undulating trail to Sam A Tsuen. From here we continued past the interesting mangrove habitats to Lai Chi Wo, and its huge old village square. There now followed a gentle climb on old village paths until decending back to Wu Kau Tang. spacer   HIGH WEST ADVENTUROUS DATE: 03.02.2011 From the Peak we had a gentle climb before descending to Harlech Road and climbing High West on a fun, overgrown path. After descending for a bit we turned off and took a rough, really overgrown contour trail, eventually joining the Hong Kong Trail. Soon we once again took an exciting, hidden path, passing Aberdeen Reservoir and finishing at Black's Link. spacer   SHAM CHUNG TO HOI HA DATE: 23.01.2011 We took the ferry from Ma Liu Shui to Sham Chung and relaxed as the gorgeous scenery floated by. After this, we followed a flattish trail that passed through lush green vegetation and the gorgeous Pak Sha O and finished at Hoi Ha for food. After eating, we retraced our steps before turning off down to Lai Chi Chong. From here we took the ferry again. spacer   CHUEN LUNG TO TAI MO SHAN DATE: 18.01.2011 A lovely day, and I took on some wonderful, technical paths. Climbed an overgrown track from Chuen Lung to Tai Mo Shan and then relaxed a bit and took some photos. Then MacLehose Trail stage 8 for a relaxing interlude before fulfilling my predilection for tricky paths by bombing down to Ta Tit Yan on an overgrown beast. Scratched legs have never felt this good! spacer   BUFFALO HILL & TUNG YEUNG SHAN DATE: 16.01.2011 From Fa Sam Hang village we followed a clear mud path until deviating on an overgrown, muddy trail very steeply uphill to Buffalo Hill. From here we descended steeply before taking MacLehose Trail 4 briefly then once again taking a hidden overgrown path downhill. After climbing Tung Yeung Shan we followed the last overgrown, steep path of the day. Technical fun! spacer   TUNG CHUNG TO TAI O DATE: 18.05.2010 This is a clear, fun route which affords gorgeous views of the coastline on Lantau. Starting from Tung Chung the path undulates slightly before reaching Sha Lo Wan village with its relaxing village square on the coast. It then passes through Sham Wat village and then joins a mud path which runs along the coast and has amazing views all the way to Tai O. spacer   LEAD MINE PASS MUD TRAILS DATE: 06.04.2010 A misty, atmospheric day exploring the brilliant mud paths around Shing Mun Reservoir. We followed the Wilson Trail up to Lead Mine Pass and then took an unsignposted, verdant mud path which climbed steeply. We then followed a very overgrown path up to MacLehose Trail stage 8 and then a very overgrown, slippery descent which ended at Wilson Trail stage 8. spacer   SHING MUN RESERVOIR TO SAN UK KA DATE: 04.04.2010 Starting from Sing Mun Reservoir our group followed a few of the flattish, very walkable paths, stopping to relax and take photos every so often. Our hike then took on a slightly more adventurous bent as we followed an overgrown, slightly technical mud path which led to some really gorgeous contour trails to Lead Mine Pass from where we took the Wilson Trail. spacer   TAI CHAM KOI & EXCITING EXPLORATION DATE: 01.04.2010 I joined Hans-Peter and Claudia for a really great adventure exploring technical trails. From Pak Tam Chung we climbed an overgrown trail which ended at Tai Cham Koi. We then followed another hidden path with several steep undulations and then took a path to Sai Wan that became so steep and overgrown we were literally jumping through undergrowth!!! spacer   LUK WU COUNTRY TRAIL & SHARP PEAK DATE: 28.03.2010 Hans-Peter, Carsten and I initially took the easy Luk Wu Country Trail and walked to Sai Wan and then Ham Tin beaches. We then climbed over to Tai Long Wan, passes Tung Wan and continued the steep, really fun climb to Sahrp Peak. After enjoying the amazing view we descended on the perilous, gravelly descent and took the ferry home from Chek Keng. spacer   FA SAM HANG TO MA ON SHAN DATE: 26.03.2010 From Fa Sam Hang I climbed steeply before arriving at a ridge that passed over several steep, undulating hills until I arrived at Buffalo Hill. After descending I took Mac 4 until climbing rugged Pyramid Hill and then descending before climbing even more rugged Ma On Shan. There now followed a really steep, slippery and exciting descent to Wu Kai Sha. spacer   TIU TANG LUNG & KOP TONG FUN DATE: 02.01.2010 A memorable way to start the new year. From Luk Keng we took a path overgrown with ferns and brushy shrubs that joinined the rocky, undulating climb to Tiu Tang Lung. We then took a steep and slippery path to the interesting abandoned village of Kop Tong. After this we passed through Lai Chi Wo and followed the coast back to Luk Keng. spacer   SAM A TSUEN & LAI CHI WO DATE: 12.12.2009 A gentle afternoon stroll. Jean Yves and I started from Wu Kau Tang and climbed through open hills before an umbrous path to Sam A Tsuen. We stopped here for a well deserved, relaxing cup of tea and then followed the mangroves to Lai Chi Wo village square where we once again relaxed a bit. After this we climbed over to Kuk Po and ended at Luk Keng. spacer   FO TAN TO SHING MUN RESERVOIR DATE: 09.12.2009 Jean Yves and I started from Fo Tan and followed a fun, foliage filled route up the hill to Kau To Shan. We then climbed Grassy Hill from the east on a steep mud path. The situation was becoming progressively more misty as we continued our walk. After heading down to Lead Mine Pass and pretending to be trees we followed a gorgeous path to Shing Mun. spacer   WONG NAI CHUNG GAP TO REPULSE BAY DATE: 05.12.2009 Myself, JY and Steffen decided upon a calm afternoon jaunt. We started at Wong Nai Chung Gap and passed a huge lookout point before climbing Violet Hill. At this point we left the Wilson Trail and descended before following the Tsz Lo Lan Shan Path around the contour of the hill and descending to Repulse Bay. Once there we had a cool, refreshing beer. spacer   WONG NAI TAU ROUND TRIP DATE: 22.11.2009 Our happy group started at Wong Nai Tau. We followed a nice trail to Mui Tsz Lam, passing small farms, shaded areas with old trees and then descending to the village itself (which is undergoing a bit of an ugly overhaul). From here we took an ancient village path formed of huge, hand hewn rocks through an area of plum trees to Bufallo Pass. And back to Wong Nai Tau. spacer   WONG LENG & SHUN YEUNG FUNG DATE: 19.11.2009 A charismatic day. From Tung Tsz Marcel, Carsten and I climbed steeply to Wong Leng. From here we followed the ridge to Shun Yeung Fun before plummeting down on an overgrown friend. We then passed through an abandoned village before perversely climbing back up close to Wong Leng. We descended again then climbed Cloudy Hill at sunset. spacer   CASTLE PEAK & MOONSCAPE DATE: 22.03.2009 Starting from Tsing Shan monastery I climbed Castle Peak, which is the only holy mountain in Hong Kong (whatever that means). The path was slightly stark and occasionally green. After Castle Peak there followed an exploration of the moon landscape type trails in this area of Hong Kong. Quite surreal actually. After an interesting time I ended at Leung King Estate. spacer   TAI CHAM KOI, SHARP PEAK & FERRY DATE: 17.03.2009 From Pak Tam Chung I joined an overgrown path which ended at Tai Cham Koi. After this I took an incredibly overgrown path which undulated quite a lot before ending at the top of Tai Mun Shan. I descended to Ham Tin beach for a rest and then passed Tai Long and Tung beaches before climbing Sharp Peak. After this, I took the ferry from Chek Keng to Ma Liu Shui. spacer   LANTAU PEAK DATE: 27.02.2009 Starting from Tung Chung I took a clear route through San Tau village and then climbed a rough, overgrown route until the summit of Nei Lak Shan. From here I descended quite steeply to Ngong Ping before climbing Lantau Peak on the clear route. On the descent to Pak Kung Au I turned right and ran downhill on undulating trails to Shui Hau. spacer   ABERDEEN TO PEAK ON HK TRAIL DATE: 25.02.2009 Starting from Aberdeen I followed the Hong Kong Trail backwards to the Peak. It really is amazing that at the heart of a mega city is this lush green lung. Five minutes after leaving a bustling Aberdeen I found myself on empty paths with no other human beings in sight. This half of the HK Trail is generally wooded and green with mud trails punctuated by occasional climbs. spacer   PLOVER COVE RESERVOIR DATE: 08.02.2009 From Wu Kau Tang I climbed the mud trail to access the high ridge surrounding Plover Cove Reservoir. This trail is challenging. And brilliant. A lot of really technical and steep ups and down mixed up with some quite technical contour sections. A bit of a legendary trail and running from Wu Kau Tang to Tai Mei Tuk fast is a hard, brutal challenge. Nice. spacer   THE TWINS & VIOLET HILL DATE: 18.01.2009 The Twins is a double peaked hill on stage 1 of the Wilson Trail, which starts from close to Stanley on Hong Kong Island. To reach the Twins there is a daunting 1000 step climb. We climbed the Twins on a gorgeous, clear day and afterwards took a short detour to Violet Hill. From here we descended to Wong Nai Chung Gap, feeling refreshed and fit. spacer   SHA TIN ROUND TRIP DATE: 05.01.2009 Billy and I walked the Sha Tin round trip, a hugely varied hike. It starts from Sha Tin MTR and climbs past the Lutheran Theological Seminary on the way to Needle Hill. It then goes down to Shing Mun Reservoir around the jogging trail before following an overgrown path onto a gorgeous mud contour trail. After this, the route climbs and then descends again to Sha Tin. spacer   LANTAU TRAIL & CHI MA WAN PENINSULA DATE: 04.01.2009 The Lantau Trail is a 70km trail that crosses Lantau and was opened in December 1984. It starts and ends in Mui Wo. I started this hike walking stage 12 of the Lantau Trail backwards which was a sustained initial climb. After decending I followed some of the really gorgeous trails around the Chi Ma Wan peninsula and finished at Pui O to relax on the beach. spacer spacer 05 04 03 02 01 spacer back to top