| Braemar Hill | |
| Distance: 7.5 Km | |
| Duration: 2.5 hours | |
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Start: Minibus 24M from Admiralty, get off at the terminal
End: MTR and bus to all districts
1. Climbing up Hung Hong Lo Fung would slightly clamber!
2. There are some branches from the trail, pay more attention to the signposts and maps over there!
In the section of Braemar Hill of Sir Cecil's Ride, there are some side paths that leads to Braemar Hill Road.
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Mount Butler Road
From the terminal of minibus along the road, go back to the junction of Mount Butler Road and then follow the road to the left. Passing through the entrance of the abandoned quarry of Mount Butler and heading not far, it joins Sir Cecil's Ride. Along the concrete path up slowly, Tai Hang and Happy Valley could be seen in a distance. Heading to the junction, take the left path to continue along Sir Cecil's Ride. Following the trail, it further opens up and offers a broad view over Central, Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui of Kowloon.
The hill of Hung Hong Lo Fung
Along the wooded trail not far ahead, the hill of Hung Hong Lo Fung, not high with a range pole at the top, could be seen on the left far where is also a hot spot for photographers. Heading to the junction (there is a step on your right rear), take the left side path that climbs to the hill. At its entry and along the way, there are some ribbons for guidance of the way. But it is slightly steep near the top. After the short climb, it leads to the hilltop. Looking far around, the vision is very broad. It offers a full view over Causeway Bay, Central and Tsim Sha Tsui of Kowloon, where is a good sight for Victoria Harbour and the sunset. Afterward, retrace your way downhill and continue on along Sir Cecil's Ride to the left.
Note: Climbing the hill would clamber slightly.
Branch: If not climb the hill, you could continue to follow Sir Cecil's Ride.
Braemar Hill
Continue on along Sir Cecil's Ride and then go ahead at the junction (taking left fork could go down to Braemar Hill Road). Head the trail further, the gurgle of the brook could be gradually heard. After crossing the stone bridge and the streams, follow the left path at the pavilion. Passing through the left junction to Po Luen Path, go forward. Heading to the next fork, take the right path and then immediately join the flight of uphill steps on the left, that deviate from Sir Cecil's Ride. Along the steps, going up to a flatland and heading forward, it leads to the rest area. At the top of the ridge, toward the northeast, it provides the full view over Quarry Bay and Lam Tin of Kowloon, as well as Choi Sai Woo and Tin Hau on the other side.
- Exit:
- Along Sir Cecil's Ride in the section of Braemar Hill, there are several left forks leading down to Braemar Hill Road.
- If not climb to Braemar Hill, you could continue to follow Sir Cecil's Ride along the hillside.
Quarry Bay and Taikoo Shing
Quarry Bay via Mount Parker Road
Head the trail, it begins the flight of downhill steps. Descending to Sir Cecil's Ride, then trace it to the right. After winding along the hillside through the sylvan path, the lofty hill of Mount Parker is towering in the front and Tai Koo Shing beside its foot could be seen. Afterward, take the left fork downhill by starting a flight of steps at the junction. Leading down to Mount Parker Road, follow it to the left to Quarry Bay.
Establish : 13.06.2015 / Last Update : 22.07.2017
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