Devil's Peak and its surroundings' many attractions (Photo-essay)

A couple of months ago, news came off a hiker dying after falling off Devil's Peak into the water.  Having been up this 222-meter-high peak three times now, I think this hill is far easier to hike up than its name get's one thinking.  At the same time, I can see how, if one wants to make things harder for oneself, there are ways to do so on this hill close to Lei Yue Mun that's a favorite not only of hikers and military history buffs (the latter because of the ruined redoubt that lies atop it) but rock climbers.

In particular, on the most recent occasion that I visited the area, I came across a rock climbing route that I personally would never go along.  As it was, the closest to danger that I actually felt that I was this time around was when a couple of fierce-acting, loudly barking dogs temporarily barred the way to the scenic area east of Lei Yue Mun village and under the shadow of Devil's Peak that the friend I was with that day and I eventually did manage to get to!

Devil's Peak, as seen from the Sai Wan Ho waterfront

over on the Hong Kong Island side of Victoria Harbour

 

A view of Hong Kong Island (including Sai Wan Ho

and Mount Parker) from Devil's Peak

 

A nearby service reservoir with a rooftop area that I found 

eye-catching (and appears environmentally greener than most)

 

 After getting to the top of Devil's Peak, it's tempting to 

sit a while and admire the scenic views to be had from there :)

As the existence of this rope attests to though, there are

people who seek more of an adrenaline rush at Devil's Peak!

 

The rocky eastern edge of Devil's Peak attracted just a fisherman

the day I went there but could easily tempt hikers seeking

more thrills than the hill's paved paths can offer

 

For this shutterbug, however, wandering about this level area

as well as up and down Devil's Peak paved paths was fine enough!

 

This especially since I got cool shots and views of goings on

on the water nearby as well as on land :)