Gilwell Campsite, Hong Kong

#1022 among attractions in Hong Kong

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Gilwell Campsite a major campsite run by the Scout Association of Hong Kong for wild camping and other scouting activities on Kowloon Peak of New Kowloon, Hong Kong. The campsite is near MacLehose Trail with road access through an unnamed road that joins with Fei Ngo Shan Road. Its altitude is 430m above sea level. A few minutes walk from the site, campers can see stunning views over Kowloon, the Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. The campsite is managed by Kowloon Region. The campsite is located within the boundaries of Sha Tin District, very close to its borders with Wong Tai Sin District and Sai Kung District. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°21'38"N, 114°13'20"E

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Gilwell Campsite – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tung Yeung Shan, Tate's Cairn, Shui Chuen O, Buffalo Hill.

~1010 ftSE
Hill
Tung Yeung Shan, Hong Kong
5 min walk • Tung Yeung Shan is a mountain in Hong Kong at 533 metres in height. It is close to Tate's Cairn, one of the peaks of the Kowloon Ridge. Stage 4 of the Wilson Trail passes over the mountain, while stage 4 of MacLehose Trail passes just below the summit of this peak to the north.
~1710 ftSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Tate's Cairn, Hong Kong
9 min walk • Tate's Cairn or Tai Lo Shan is a mountain in Hong Kong at 583 metres in height. It is one of the peaks of the Kowloon Ridge and falls within Ma On Shan Country Park.
1.3 miW
Hill
Shui Chuen O, Hong Kong
33 min walk • Shui Chuen O, also known as Sugar Loaf Peak, is a 372 metres tall mountain located in Sha Tin, in Hong Kong's New Territories.
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Buffalo Hill, Hong Kong
32 min walk • Buffalo Hill is a hill located in Ma On Shan Country Park west of Sai Kung, in the eastern half of Hong Kong. It is particularly well known for its peak resembling the head of a Buffalo when viewed from Sha Tin.
~1610 ftSW
Hill
Cheung Shan, Hong Kong
8 min walk • Cheung Shan may refer to the following hills in Hong Kong: Cheung Shan, a hill within Ma On Shan Country Park Cheung Shan, a hill on Lantau...
0.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Tung Shan Mountain, Hong Kong
15 min walk • Tung Shan is a mountain between Tate's Cairn and Kowloon Peak in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Its summit is 544 m high. It is not to be confused with the similarly named Tai Tung Shan on Lantau Island.
1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Temple Hill, Hong Kong
26 min walk • Temple Hill, also known as Tsz Wan Shan, is a hill between New Kowloon and the New Territories, Hong Kong. It peaks at 488 m. Beneath its south side is the residential area of Tsz Wan Shan and Buddhist temples.
1.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
West Buffalo Hill, Hong Kong
28 min walk • West Buffalo Hill or Wong Ngau Shan is a 604-metre high hill within Ma On Shan Country Park, New Territories, Hong Kong. It lies directly west of Buffalo Hill, thus receiving its name. Stage 4 of the MacLehose Trail passes through the hill.
1.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Po Kong Village Road Park, Hong Kong
42 min walk • Po Kong Village Road Park is a sports ground located in Diamond Hill, Hong Kong. The footprint of the park covers 9 hectares and contains various amenities including football pitches, a 1 km cycling track, an amphitheatre and a car park.
0.7 miW
Tunnel
Tate's Cairn Tunnel, Hong Kong
18 min walk • Tate's Cairn Tunnel is a four-lane road tunnel in Hong Kong. Constructed as part of Route 2, it links Diamond Hill, New Kowloon with Siu Lek Yuen, Sha Tin, New Territories East. It opened on 26 June 1991.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gilwell Campsite?

Nearby attractions include Tung Yeung Shan, Hong Kong (5 min walk), Cheung Shan, Hong Kong (8 min walk), Tate's Cairn, Hong Kong (9 min walk), Tung Shan Mountain, Hong Kong (15 min walk).

How to get to Gilwell Campsite by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gilwell Campsite:

Bus

Kai Ham • Lines: 2 (24 min walk)
Tate's Cairn Tunnel Toll Plaza • Lines: 307, 686, 82X, T74 (34 min walk)