Meeting date: 19/5
Meeting Time: 3:30PM
Meeting Location: Discovery Bay Ferry Pier (you may take ferry from Central, 25 mins & $46 one way; or take bus DB03R from Sunny Bay MTR Station / bus DB01R from Tung Chung MTR Station)
Difficulty: 2.5/5
Hiking Duration: 2.5 hours
Bring: 1-1.5L water, hiking shoes, sunscreen (optional), hat (optional), insect repellent (recommended), hiking stick (optional)
Route Reference: 【TimHiking】 Gospel Ridge ． 14 Stations of the Cross
We will be hiking from Discovery Bay to Mui Wo via. Gospel Ridge and Our Lady of Joy Abbey.
The hike will start as a trail and will then ascend via paved road onto Gospel Ridge. After passing the monastery and onto the hilltop (maximum height 239 metres), the journey downhill will be mostly stairs, until we reach Mui Wo.
Note: If there is inclement weather on the day, the hike will be cancelled for the wellbeing of all participants. A decision will be made 2 hours prior to the start of hike.
Where do I get water/snacks/supplies or find toilets?
Discovery Bay pier
Mui Wo pier
DO:
✔Have light meal before the hike
✔Be punctual
BRING:
✔Enough water (1.5L), snacks
✔Octopus card / Cash
✔Headlamp / Torchlight
✔Insect repellent
✔Extra shirt (if you would like to change after the hike)
PADS rating:
Pace: 1.5 (leisurely hiking pace with plenty of breaks and chances to take photos)
Ascent: 2.0 (about 239m)
Distance: 2.5 (7KM)
Surface: 2.0 (Well-defined and paved trail)
Overall = 2
Disclaimer
- By joining the hikes, all hikers are deemed to have agreed to the terms and conditions outlined in this disclaimer.
- All participants shall exonerate event leaders, organisers, and any other event participants from any liabilities and claims. These include but are not limited to liabilities and claims as a result of any injuries or deaths or damages arising out of negligence or error of judgement by event organisers or hosts.
- Hikers joining hikes are at their own choosing and at their own risk.
- If hikers prefer, they can purchase their own insurance and in the unlikely case of accidents occurring, they may handle insurance claims directly with the insurance provider
- All hikes are self-guided and participants may join and/or leave anytime based on their own preference
- In the case where groups are formed with the consent of participants, they shall always adhere to the latest Government social distancing guidelines
- The host / organiser shall bear the right to make the final decision at any moment regarding any and all aspects of the event
- Be punctual! The host / organiser will only wait for latecomers for maximum 10 minutes after meet-up time!
- This event is a community initiative of Lifehouse International Church and everyone is welcome.
