Distance: 3-12 km
Hong Kong offers a mind-blowing array of options for trail walkers, both in terms of locales and levels of difficulty. If you’re not ready for an Iron Man yet, get out for a blast of fresh air with one of these iconic, highly do-able walkabouts.
1. Plover Cove Country Park: A. Bride’s Pool to B. Lai Chi Wo
If you’ve got a full day, this northeast New Territories hike offers an historical and outdoorsy counterpoint to the city’s bustling metropolis. Start at Bride’s Pool, walk back in time past Paleozoic rock formations, Hakka villages, ancient Feng Shui forests, and unspoiled jungle. Best for wildlife spotting.
Distance: 12km
Plover Cove Country Park: Bride’s Pool Road, Shuen Wan, +852 5809 3692, afcd.gov.hk
2. Lamma Island Family Trail
A day on this gentle historic trail has it all: boat rides, heritage sites, local industry, island life. A 30-minute ferry from Aberdeen’s typhoon shelter drops you at A. Mo Tat Wan, from where the undulating coastal path wends you past epic sea views. Stop at B. Sok Kwu Wan for a catch-of-the-day feast, then follow the path to C. Yung Shue Wan for the fast-ferry home via WWII tunnels, beaches and farms.
Distance: 7km
3. The Dragon’s Back
Though not nearly as challenging as some of the region’s more advanced trails, a decent level of fitness and a good pair of trainers are still required. Start outside A. Lai Chi Rehabilitation Centre at 110 Shek O Rd (on left just after roundabout); climb the steps, turn right, and walk until you reach the map. B. Bear right and follow the path for about 40 mins. When you reach the trek signpost, head up the steps for C. splendid sea views and a gander at how The One Percent live below. The path then leads you back to D. Shek O Rd at To Tei Wan. Cab or bus to E. Shek O Village for sundowners at Cococabana.
Distance: 3km
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