Hike via Mt Stenhouse to Beach Cleaning @ “turtle Beach"

The sandy beach at Sham Wan, Lamma Island is the only site in Hong Kong and one of the few sites in South China Sea at which Green Turtles nest from time to time. Therefore, the site is very important to the breeding and survival of this endangered species both locally and regionally.

The number of Green Turtles nesting in Sham Wan is small and there would only be nesting once in several years. The protection of this remnant nesting population is very important and a variety of conservation measures have been undertaken.

In view of the scientific interest of the sandy beach and the nearby shallow water, the area has become a Site of Special Scientific Interest since 1999. The sandy beach at Sham Wan was also designated as a Restricted Area under the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170) in the same year.

To strengthen the protection of the Green Turtle, with effect from 1 April 2021, the Restricted Area has been expanded from the beach to the adjacent waters in the inlet of the sea, and the restricted period has been extended from five months to seven months (1 April to 31 October) every year.

Unauthorised entry is subject to a maximum fine of HKD50,000.

The route
We’ll walk the short-cut to Sham Wan Beach via Tin Hau Temple
2+ hours : clean beach & take a break
430pm'ish: walk back the easy family trail via Mo Tat Wan to SKW Pier
its a 45 minutes walk to Mo Tat Wan (3km)
no hilly slopes, all flat

Bring需携带:
Gloves 手套, tongs & 1 large black garbage bag鉗子及一个大垃圾袋
Hiking Shoes穿徒步或登山鞋
Drinking Water飲料
Snacks干粮
Jovial Chats愉快的聊天
your smiling face甜美的笑容
SunTan Lotion防晒霜

NOTE
The list above is just my sharing for you to enjoy this outing & its not a pre-requisite to join this event. These are not rules & you need to be bothered by it if you wish.

Furthermore ...
This is a casual event organised by one who is with passionate to clean our community beach as an event. We're not professionally organised nor are we a NGO but just like yourself wishing to contribute back to society by way of volunteering our time. Come & be fellowship to each other. Look out for each other and enjoy the environment together. No blaming of the host or the organiser for any liabilities as you undertake for your own safety and belongings.