Penang Hill
 

Been to the 'top' using the funicular railway.

But is it possible to drive to the top.
Google Earth shows some 'roads' but are they roads or cycle tracks and if roads are they public or private?

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You can drive up the hill from the Botanical Gardens entrance, BUT only if you live on the hill, and you'll need a 4x4. You can also hire a jeep (with driver) to take you up or down. It's more trail than road.

JC3

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Or by scooter :eek:

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Any idea on what the jeeptour would cost?

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When the jeep taxi service was running it was about Rm80 return per jeep
Now the new railway is running I think you would need to arrange a jeep via, for example, the David Brown restaurant

JC3

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Thanks JC3!

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Walk it. Great exercise. 58.45 is my PB. Starting at the stairs inside the Botanical Gardens gate.

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Walking uphill in a moderate pace is probably not so bad, but downwards can be very strenuous on muscles and joints.

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Yes totally agree. You actually see a lot of people walking backwards when they are coming down. Looks strange but is a good way to give the joints a rest.

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If you want to walk up don't take the road, there are far too many fumes from the workers trucks that go back and forth. Better to go back down the road towards the waterfall temple. There is an archway leading to a path that goes up the hill to join the road somewhere near the top. Partway up there is a rest area with some Gym equipment if you fancy an upper body workout!

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Oops, maybe you just blew IFD's secret shortcut to make the climb in 58'45'' ;)

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No I know where he means. The trail there gets pretty rugged after the gym equipment. Would think it would take longer going that route.

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LOL no I don't think so. His route must be very short or he was running to do it sub 1 hour. That is a very impressive time IFD.

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Don't suppose the view is too good from the top at the moment.

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I imagine you suppose correctly. And the view is not good from anywhere at the moment, including Singapore I understand.