Green Sense Charity Walk 2023 is our annual fund-raising event. Different from the past few years, the activity will be held in the city instead of the countryside. Let’s take a walk!

In this walk, participants can experience the walk at the first marine viaduct containing carriageway, cycle track and footway in Hong Kong – Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Link. After that, they can enjoy the breeze along the Kwun Tong Promenade. Passing the new development of Kai Tak, participants may explore the old district in To Kwa Wan. Finally yet importantly, the magnificent view of the Victoria Harbour indicates the end of the journey.

There are two routes in this event: “Full version” and “Barrier Free”. Participants can line any route at any time on their own within the event period (until 21 May 2023) .

Deadline for application:
28th April 2023 (Fri) 12:00 nn

【Apply Now】Green Sense Charity Walk 2023 （https://www.gscharitywalk.com/en）

 

Routes Priview

(A) Barrier-free

LOHAS Park to Tiu Keng Leng

Distance ~ 3 km | Duration ~ 1 hour

Kick-off at LOHAS Park → Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Link → End at Tiu Keng Leng

(B) Full Version

LOHAS Park to Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier

Distance ~ 20 km | Duration ~ 7 hours

Kick-off at LOHAS Park → Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Link → Bmcpc footpath→ Yau Tong MTR Station→ Tin Hau Temple – Cha Kwo Ling → Kwun Tong Promenade → Green@Kwun Tong→ Electrical and Mechanical Services Department → Kai Tak Sports Park→ Kowloon City Ferry Pier→ Hoi Sham Park → Hung Hom Ferry Pier→ End at Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier

How To Support

(1) Individual participation

A minimum donation amount of HKD200 for a souvenir pack which include ONE bamboo toothbrush, ONE pair of arm sleeves from The Overlander and ONE set of gift coupons)

(2) Family participation

A minimum donation amount of HKD 500 for TWO souvenir packs and ONE e-certificate

(3) Corporates / Team participation

A minimum donation amount of HKD 2000 for FOUR souvenir packs and ONE e-certificate. Extra donation amount of HKD 500 for each additional participant.

【Register Now！】（Detail：https://www.gscharitywalk.com/en）

If you cannot join the Charity Hike 2023, donations are also welcomed.【Click here to make an online donation】

【Requirements】

1. Finish the target distance within the event period.

2. Participants can use any exercise recording app to record the route and length.

3. After submitting the screenshot of the route record and the selfie or group photo at the checkpoints, participants can get a finisher pack (ONE “Leave No Trace” badge and ONE reusable umbrella cover)

4. The first 20 completion and submission will be awarded the wood products sponsored by Islandoffer exclusively.

*All Gifts are available on a first-come-first-served basis while stocks last.
Deadline for route or photos submission: 31 May 2023 (Fri) 12:00 nn

Details in  https://www.gscharitywalk.com/en

Aberdeen Reservoir is the selected route this year. It is not only a mere country park with friendly facilities for the physically disabled on Hong Kong Island but also an ecological and historical hub. Hiking trails with various difficulties can be found whilst visitors can explore the rich biodiversity along the nature trail and tree walk. Being one of the oldest country parks in Hong Kong, more World War monuments can be probed in line with the Aberdeen Country Park and Lady Clementi’s Ride.

Two suggested routes are suggested this year, the “Barrier-free Route”, and the “Aberdeen Reservoir (Whole Trail)”. Participants with physically disabled or family teams are welcome to select the “Barrier-free Route” to explore the Aberdeen Reservoir in a chill and relaxing way. Alternatively, participants can opt for the “Aberdeen Reservoir (Whole Trail)” to continue their adventure along the Lady Clementi’s Ride to Wanchai Gap Park.

Event will be held from 22 April to 22 May 2022 in accordance with the latest guidelines of the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G). We sincerely invite you to support us!

Enroll Now! (Green Sense Charity Hike 2022 website:http://greensense.org.hk/charityhike）

Route Preview
Barrier-free Charity Hike: Aberdeen Reservoir Road
Distance ~ 3 km | Duration ~ 1.5 hours
Start at Aberdeen Reservoir Road → Aberdeen PHAB Barbecue Site → Aberdeen Upper Reservoir → End at Aberdeen Reservoir Road
(Retrace along the original route)

Aberdeen Reservoir Charity Hike (Whole Trail): Aberdeen Reservoir Road to Wanchai Gap Park
Distance ~ 4 km | Duration ~ 2 hours
Start at Aberdeen Reservoir Road → Aberdeen Lower Reservoir → Aberdeen Upper Reservoir → Lady Clementi’s Ride → End at Wanchai Gap Park

Starting point: Aberdeen Reservoir Road

Turn left for the “Barrier-free Route”, aiming Upper Aberdeen Reservoir as ending point.

The Kids Walk and the Aberdeen PHAB Barbecue Site can be reached along the path. With the extensive facilities such as the wheelchair trails, Braille map, and barbecue place, newbie hikers and people with physical disabled can enjoy their field time here. Going further ahead will be a huge resting place with a Kiosk, where we may slow down our pace here and enjoy the calling song from the Black-throated Laughingthrush and the nectar-feeding scene from the butterflies. After that, we may stroll to the Dam of the Upper Reservoir through the catchwater channel.

Turn right for the “Aberdeen Reservoir Whole Trail” option; aiming Wanchai Gap Park as ending point.

A tiny red-brick structure can be found, when taking the right side of the country park entrance, next to the service reservoir. With this cubic appearance, it may be hard to convince that a Chemical House and Air Vents, which was even rated as Grade 3 Historical Building, is here in our sight. A few steps later, another declared monument, the Dam of Lower Aberdeen Reservoir, can be reached. This fabulous reservoir has been famed for not only its astonishing momentum but also the history of water supply in the west of Hong Kong Island.

The Dam of Lower Aberdeen Reservoir was built in 1890 and privately owned by Tai Shing Paper Mill. It was used as the drinking water supply for the residents in Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau voluntarily. However, the drinking water supply in the west of Hong Kong Island was still under concern despite the supply from Tai Tam Reservoir, due to the narrow water pipeline, which connected Tai Tam to the west. Thus, the residents in the west of Hong Kong Island used to rely heavily on Pok Fu Lam Reservoir. As a result, the Lower Aberdeen Reservoir was acquired and expanded by the Hong Kong Governor to alleviate the drinking water supply in the west. Besides, we may also find a secretive reddish pump house, a Grade 2 Historical Building, at the other end when we look down from the dam. After the short tour on the Lower Reservoir, we may stroll to the Upper Dam alongside the glassy reservoir.

The Dam of Upper Reservoir, the other granite-built declared monument can be found. The rich biodiversity here with the fishes in the reservoir, which will be fed by various birds like the egret, black kite, and even the Large-billed Crow may be seen. Besides, the breathtaking scenery with mountain breeze will surely get us away from the urban hectic life temporarily. Looking down from the dam, we may also find another declared monument, a classical Masonry Bridge, that teems with historical rudiments. Apart from the bridge that locates downward, there is another cubic declared monument, the Valve House, in the middle of the dam and under the Italian pragmatism style.

Lady Clementi’s Ride will be the next destination after passing through the dam. It was named for such a special name due to the pastime in horsing of Lady Clementi along this path. During the way up to the Wanchai Gap Park, we may find several Military Pillboxes alongside, which indicated the history of how the British army protected the reservoirs and prevented the war extension to the south of Hong Kong Island. Other than the military remains, we can also encounter some masonry bridges along the trail. One of the bridges even spanned the river across Lady Clementi’s Ride and Aberdeen.

When approaching the Wanchai Gap Park, Hong Kong rose, a protected species under the Forestry Regulations, may be found. It draws a wonderful end of the journey.

Please support Green Sense Charity Hike 2022 by:

1. Individual participation
A minimum donation amount of HKD200 for a souvenir pack (include ONE event badge, ONE set of eco-products from The Overlander, ONE set of gift coupons and ONE HYKE micro-insurance package for FIVE hiking trips from YAS Hong Kong)

2. Family participation
A minimum donation amount of HKD 500 for TWO souvenir packs and ONE family set of “Charity Hike Bingo”

3. Corporates/ Team participation
A minimum donation amount of HKD 2000 for FOUR souvenir packs, ONE team set of “Charity Hike Bingo” and ONE e-certificate. Extra donation amount of HKD 500 for each additional participant.

＊Souvenirs are subject to a first-come-first-served basis while stock last.
＊HYKE micro-insurance product from YAS Hong Kong is only eligible for 8-65 years old participants

If you cannot join the Charity Hike 2021, donations are also welcomed.【Click here to make an online donation】

Participants are required to study the activity route and adjust the difficulties based on their body conditions before the trip.
Participants are needed to
1. Upload route record to TrailWatch or YAS Hong Kong (Subject: GS2022),
2. email checkpoint photos with event badge and route record. E-certificate will be awarded after uploading completion record. (Bingo players should submit their mission completed record according to the reminder and hints in email.
Nalgene Sustain Water Bottles will be awarded to the fastest completion and submission of “Charity Hike Bingo” from family and corporate/ team.

Deadline for route or photos submission: 22nd May 2022 (Sun) 11:59 PM

Disclaimer, Terms and Conditions
The organiser, its contractors and employees and representatives will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries to participants or spectators during the event.
Donation is non-refundable. The Organiser reserves the right to refuse entry to participants who declare false information on their application form, do not make the minimum donation, or fail to meet application requirements as stated.
The organiser reserves the right to use the photos that are submitted by participants for event promotion and record.
The souvenir packs will be delivered via local mail. The organiser does not responsible for any risks of parcel destruction or loss during delivery.
Souvenirs are subject to a first-come-first-served basis while stock last.

Other details can refer to http://greensense.org.hk/charityhike

Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail is selected in the Charity Hike this year. It is not only an adventurous hiking trail but also an old trading route linking two settlements (Yuen Long & Tsuen Wan).  The journey is full of natural sceneries and historical features. Following the route with online supporting materials, participants would wander up and down along nature trail from Chai Wan Kok to Yuen Long. The hilltop Lookout at Shek Lung Kung will be soon approached. With 180 degree view of Hong Kong Island, Tsing Yi and Lantau, an unobstructed view of Tsing Ma Bridge and Victoria Harbour is unforgettable.

Due to the public gathering limit, we could not take part in the launching ceremony with hundreds of participants as in the previous years. Therefore the event period extends to 17 days, from 26 March to 11 April 2021.

Please support Green Sense Charity Hike 2021 by:

1. Join Green Sense Charity Hike 2021 (Chinese Event details can be viewed on http://greensense.org.hk/charityhike）【ENROLL NOW】

• Individual Participant: The minimum donation is $150 (Event Charm, TrailWatch Mobile 3 in 1 Lens and Gift Voucher pack)
• Individual donating $250 or more will be awarded Valued Gift Pack (Including Event Charm, Green Sense x Lockill Resuable Face Mask, TrailWatch Mobile 3 in 1 Lens and Gift Voucher pack)
• Company Team of 4 Participants: The minimum donation is HK$1000 (4 Valued Gift Packs and E-certificate will be issued for appreciation)

2. Make a donation 【Click here to make an online donation】

• If you cannot join the Charity Hike 2021, donations are also welcomed.

Route Preview:
Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail (Half): Tsuen Wan to Shum Tseng (~10km in 3 hours)
Chai Wan Kok at Allway Gardens → Shek Lung Kung Pavilion → Lin Fa Shan Public School Ruin → Ting Fu Tsai → Tsing Fai Tong → Sham Tsang
Reference: https://www.trailwatch.hk/?t=activities&rid=10212856

Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail (Full): Tsuen Wan to Tai Tong (~12.5km in 5.5 hours)
Chai Wan Kok at Allway Gardens → Shek Lung Kung Pavilion → Lin Fa Shan Public School Ruin →  Ting Fu Tsai → Tai Lam Country Park →  Tai Tong, Yuen Long
Reference: https://www.trailwatch.hk/?t=activities&rid=10212838

Please protect the countryside by “Leave No Trace” , hope we all can keep up with the green living and cherish the natural environment for our next generation.

Disclaimer, Terms and Conditions:

The organiser, its contractors and employees and representatives will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries to participants or spectators during the event.

Donation is non-refundable. The Organiser reserves the right to refuse entry to participants who declare false information on their application form, do not make the minimum donation, or fail to meet application requirements as stated.

Green Sense’s Charity Hike 2019 is our annual charitable fundraising event, aiming to enhance the nature conservation awareness of the public, as well as raise funds for Green Sense’s environmental protection work. All donations will be used for environmental education, promotion and investigation.

Green Sense’s Charity Hike 2019 will take place at Lo Fu Tau (Tiger’s Head) Trail in North Lantau Country Park. Let’s come and join us in“Crouching Tiger Gazing Lantau”!

Trail Preview 1. Discovery Bay Lookout

Trail Preview 2. Lo Fu Tau(Tiger Head)

Trail Preview 3. 360° Scenic View

Trail Preview 4. Unique Stones

Trail Preview 5. Mui Wo

【Register Now】Support Green Sense!

Date: 24th Mar 2019 (Sun)
Assemble time: 09:30
Assemble venue: DB Plaza, Discovery Bay

Deadline for application: 15th Mar 2019 (Fri)
(23:59 for online application that night)

Green Sense’s Charity Hike 2019 is our annual charitable fundraising event, aiming to enhance the nature conservation awareness of the public, as well as raise funds for Green Sense’s environmental protection work. All donations will be used for environmental education, promotion and investigation.

Green Sense’s Charity Hike 2019 will take place at Lo Fu Tau (Tiger’s Head) Trail in North Lantau Country Park. Let’s come and join us in“Crouching Tiger Gazing Lantau”!

Starting at Discovery Bay, we will then climb up to Lo Fu Tau Hilltop Lookout gazing 360 degree view of Lantau. Participants can even view the heatedly discussed “Lantau Tomorrow Vision” proposed reclamation area, Hong Kong International Airport and Victoria Harbour there. The unobstructed view will be unforgettable.

Moreover, rock erosion features such as “Sword Testing Stone”, “Strange Duck Stone”, “Peach Stone” can be found along the route, the unique stone group will amaze the hikers. Our Green Sense trained volunteers will introduce the ecology of Hong Kong and city planning issues on the event day.

We will integrate green practice “Take Your Litter Home” in this event and encourage participants to adopt a green living style in their daily life. We wish to inspire the public to protect our natural environment for the sake of the future generation.

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Event Date: 24th March 2019 (Sun)

Route: Kick-Off at DB Plaza, Discovery Bay → Lo Fu Tau Lookout Pavilion (465m) → Lo Fu Tau Country Trail → Olympic Trail→ Silver Mine Cave → Silvermine Waterfall Park

Map: https://www.trailwatch.hk/?t=activities&rid=10099209

(About 10 km, completed in about 4 hours)

＊The difficulty of this route is advanced – experienced hikers with proper gear are preferred＊

Trail Preview：http://bit.ly/2TnKbqt

Ways to support:

1. Join the Charity Hike 2019【Online Registration】

• Individual Participant：The minimum donation is $400 ($300 for aged under 18)
• Team of 2-4 Participants：The minimum donation is HK$2000(For each extra participant, the minimum donation is $500)( Team certificate will be issued for appreciation on the event day)

2. Make a donation【Click here to make an online donation.】

• If you cannot join the Charity Hike 2019, donations are welcomed.

Event Details:

Note:

• All participants will receive a participation certificate and souvenir pack.
• Limited amount of snacks will be provided for participants

Acknowledgement:

Disclaimer, Terms and Conditions:

The organiser, its contractors and employees and representatives will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries to participants or spectators during the event.

Donation is non-refundable. The Organiser reserves the right to refuse entry to participants who declare false information on their application form, do not make the minimum donation, or fail to meet application requirements as stated.
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About Us

Green Sense was established in 2004 and registered as a Charitable Institution in 2010. In the past 15 years, we opined over a hundred local environmental issues such as urban planning, energy saving, waste reduction & recycling, protection of wildlife & ecosystem etc.

We aim to point out the non-environmentally friendly practice in society through research and monitoring. We monitor governmental and corporate operations and provide suggestions to improve their environmental performance. We enhance the environmental awareness by education and publicity, in order to ultimately achieve an environmentally friendly society, for the sake of our next generation.

In order to enhance participants’ environmental and natural knowledge, we set up some checkpoints so that they can understand more about the biology, flora and fauna in the area and so on.

We hereby thank you for your participation, see you next year!

Charity Hike 2018 is Green Sense’s annual charity fundraising event, aiming to enhance the nature conservation awareness of the public, as well as raise funds for Green Sense’s environmental protection work. The Charity Hike this year will commence from Hok Tau in Pat Sin Leng Country Park to Tai Po.

Green Sense Charity Hike 2017 finished successfully at 19th March under the rainy weather. More than 300 participants and volunteers joined this activity. Thanks to the full support of everyone of you, the event was able to successfully completed.

We would like to express our gratitude to every company teams, individual participants and all the volunteers who stayed at their position under the rain till last minute. The event could conclude successfully all because of your participation and co-operation.

We hope everyone enjoyed this journey and gained the green messages at the check points. We also hope that everyone acts green from now on to protect our precious nature. Green Sense will continue to point out the non-environmental friendly practice in society through research and monitoring, in order to enhance the environmental consciousness by education and publicity.

Event highlights of the day: https://flic.kr/s/aHskWkZYhQ

By sharing the information about the natural habitat and the impacts of urban development towards natural environment, we hope participants to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the countryside and spend a weekend joyfully, while comprehending the unique environment of Hong Kong. After realising the importance of green living individually, household, and in the community, we may together treasure and protect our natural resources for the sake of the future generation, both locally and globally.

Date:  19^th March 2017 (Sun)

Rundown:

Route

Lam Tin Park > Cheung Lung Tin > O King Road (Reverse Wilson Trail Section 3) > Chiu Keng Wan Shan > Gouph Battery > Devil’s Peak > Shelter near Wilson Trail Section 3 View Compass (About 6.5km, can be completed in 3 hrs)

*This route is for rookies and family, suggesting aged 6 or above
($100,000 Group Personal Insurance included)

The minimum donation is $400 for individual participant ($300 for aged under 18).

Please click HERE for the online registration (Enrollment deadline: 10th March)

For more details, please visit http://greensense.org.hk/charityhike