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Three favourite Hong Kong trails of hkrunning.com website’s founder

David Tanner shares routes on Lantau, Lamma and Hong Kong Island that offer great views and stiff challenges

Route 1: Eden 2

What: an 11.4km loop on cement paths on Lamma Island with a total of 337 metres of elevation gain. Starts and ends at Hung Shing Yeh Beach (about a 20-minute walk from Yung Shue Wan ferry pier).

Why he likes it: the route takes you to the far side of the island where there are few people and the scenery is great – moss-covered railings, creeper trees covering telephone lines, swamps, butterflies that seem to lead the way, and some great architectural ruins.

Behind the name: the route is so beautiful and pristine, like the Garden of Eden.

Route 2: The Whole 9 Yards

What: a 5.53km run through Tai Tam Reservoir on Hong Kong Island from Parkview to Repulse Bay with a total elevation gain of 116 metres.

Why he likes it: the route has everything – easy and technical terrain on road and trail which goes past reservoirs, waterfalls, over bridges and through the jungle.

Behind the name: as the phrase suggests, this route has got it all.

Route 3: All the Gear, No Idea

What: an 18.13km trail run on Lantau Island that starts at Nam Shan, makes its way round the Chi Ma Wan Peninsula and ends at Mui Wo ferry pier. A whopping 703 metres of total elevation gain.

Why he likes it: it’s a good distance on great terrain and offers amazing views.

Behind the name: the first time Tanner ran this route was with a friend who was training for his first race. The friend had bought all the fanciest running equipment but that didn’t stop him from struggling and suffering through the run.

This article appeared in the South China Morning Post print edition as: Tanner’s top three home runs
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