Discovery Bay (愉景灣) to Inspiration lake (迪欣湖) & Disney

Duration: 

8k to Inspiration Lake, 10k to MTR, 3.5 hours

Difficulty: 

7/10. 455m elevation gain. Some steep ascent and descents

Cel phone coverage: Everywhere.

Water needs: 1.5 liter.

Appreciation: 9/10. Nice views of Victoria Harbour, Inspiration lake, etc. 

Map & Details: http://www.mapmyhike.com/workout/2910786772

Exercise Area: No.

Transportation: Ferry to Discovery Bay. Return via Disney MTR.

Why it's worth it: 

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Right off the ferry, just take the path that follows the sea-shore on the right

The path at this point is next to the beach on your right. 

There will be an opening on your left (about 250m from the ferry pier). Take it.

Go all the way to the end of that street and head right. You will be walking on this road (Discovery Bay rd) for about 1km

At this point, turn left and go between the gray building (Greenbelt Court), and the blue one (Neo-Horizon).

The way up is right behind the buildings, on your left. It is a water catchment

Go up the water-catchment, there will be a dirt path after for your to follow. 

It is steep and may be slippery

At the top, after about 500m of climbing, you'll take a right at the fork...

… from that point on, only one path that you will go up, and down, then up, then down... a few times... for about 4km...

...until you reach the top of Tai Shan. You are marveling at Inspiration lake on the right, and the Disney resort further on the right.

Once you are done, from the trigonometric point, follow the path that goes down on the left. It is quite clearly defined so there shouldn't be a problem.

Head right

Still right...

Go under the freeway
Update: that way is blocked later on. You may have to walk along the freeway to the roundabout and Inspiration lake.

Up the stairs, down the stairs, and around the fence on the left...

… to the first set on stairs on your left that will let you go over the train tracks.

Right here. Back down right after

You will have the train tracks on your right and the freeway in front of you. 

Go underneath the freeway, following the train tracks. You will see the lake on your left after.
Update: There are security guards posted there now so you probably won't be able to go that way

About 200m after the freeway underpass, you'll see a door on your left which will likely be locked. Next to it on the left, the fence has an opening that should be large enough to let you through. 

Inspiration Lake. Best things in life do seem to sometimes be free!

If you walk along the path on the left, you'll get to this man-made waterfall. 

Once you are done, you can go either way around the lake to get to the pavilion at the other end of the lake

From there, just follow the signs towards Disneyland Park. It is about 1.5km walk

If you don't want to visit Mickey, just head to the MTR

The MTR will bring you to Sunny Bay, then to 'Modern Hong Kong' !

Discovery Bay (愉景灣) to Mui Wo via Tiger's Head (Lo Fu Tau/老虎頭)

Duration: 

4.5 hours (10 km)

Difficulty: 7/10

Cel phone coverage: Everywhere

Water needs: 2 liters

Appreciation: 10/10. Much better than the Tung Chung to DB as every bit of this trail is scenic.

Transportation: Ferry from Central, back and forth

Details: http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/1864097165

Why it's worth it:

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Right off the ferry in Discovery, head right towards the beach

Right, still towards the beach

First left when you are at the beach. Go through the housing complex...

... until you reach Discovery Bay road, take a right

Walk on Discovery Bay road...

... until you see the SKH Wei Lun Primary School on your right. Cross the road and there's a green sign pointing to the path going up

The climb begins!

You'll go back down a bit after the height marker. Then head right.

Right

The head is in sight... but there are still a lot of climbing. Once you have reached the Tiger Head however, it is pretty much all the way downhill to Mui Wo afterwards. Just one path so, no need for more instructions...

Always go towards Mui Wo... Take the ferry to Central after having had some nice food at one of the local restaurants.

Tung Chung to Discovery Bay (via Tiger Head Lo Fu Tau/老虎頭)

Duration: 

(12 kilometers)
3.25 hours

Difficulty: 6.5/10. Not very difficult except for the last descent which can be a bit treacherous. Do not go if it just rained. Good shoes are a must. 

Cel phone coverage: Everywhere

Water needs: 1.5 liter

Appreciation: 6/10. First half is boring. Second half is very scenic.

Transportation: MTR to Tung Chung. Return via ferry or various buses.

Why it's worth it:

Garmin: http://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/692426783

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Get out at Exit 'B' and get in the mall

Get up the escalators...

Then up again...

Go through the section that goes over the road 

Immediately down the stairs on the right, as soon as you are out

Right on Hei Tung street

Gap by the fence...

About one kilometer by the sea and train tracks

Go in the tunnel

Right

You are about halfway (the 6km mark or so), if you go straight, the path goes to Mui-Wo. But we're heading left towards Disco-Bay. Much prettier trail too.

Views of the Discovery Bay golf course

Atop the Tiger Head. The path forward goes down but is steep and slippery

All done with the slippery bit. Head left

You're in Discovery Bay now. Under the arch is a mall and through, you'll get to Discovery Plaza. Ferry and buses are right there. Hope that was fun...