Lead Mine Pass Campsite
Lead Mine Pass · Shing Mun Country Park
About this Campsite
The Lead Mine Pass Campsite is a hidden gem with amazing scenery, making it an ideal spot for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. With its well-connected location and comprehensive facilities like toilets, water dispensers, and even soda vending machines, this campsite is a haven for those looking to rest and recharge amidst nature's beauty. Despite some minor drawbacks like noise from the main road and occasional monkey mischief, overall, this campsite offers a serene and welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for a day trip or an overnight stay in the great outdoors.
Introduction
Set amid Lead Mine Pass, it is close to the starting point of MacLehose Trail Stage 8 and Wilson Trail Stage 7. You can get to the campsite either from Shing Mun Pineapple Dam or Yuen Tun Ha, Tai Po
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How to Get There
From Shing Mun Pineapple Dam: Take the green minibus route no. 82 at Tsuen Wan Shiu Wo Street to Shing Mun Reservoir. Visitors can also get off at Ho Fung College bus stop via bus route No. 32 _ 40X _ 46P _ 46X _ 47X _ 48X _ 73X _ 278X , and walk along the Shing Mun Road for 20 minutes to reach the Shing Mun Reservoir minibus terminus. Walk along the Pineapple Dam Nature Trail for 20 minutes to the end and turn right. Following the forest track and signage to Lead Mine Pass and reach the campsite. The whole trip is around 1 hour 30 minutes. From Yuen Tun Ha, Tai Po: Take minibus 23K from Tai Po Market MTR station to San Uk Ka. Take a 15-minute walk to Yuen Tun Ha, Tai Po, and follow the steps of Wilson Trail. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the campsite.