Weston Creek Pond Circuit

Starting from the car park at the end of Kirkpatrick Street, Weston, this walk takes you on a circuit around Weston Creek Pond via concrete tracks and dirt fire trails. A not-so-hidden gem in the city, Weston Creek Pond is convenient to reach and offers soothing views and opportunities for birdwatching without demanding much from you. You can take your kids and dogs with you as you stroll around the pond and view the city from different angles. The Telstra Tower will also catch your eyes as its sheer size and height will make it hard to miss. Horse riding is allowed on the track, so be careful and listen for the distinct sound of horseshoes at all times. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-35.3241242,149.0542959)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tuggeranong Parkway Turn on to Cotter Road Offramp then drive for 450 m Keep right onto Cotter Road Offramp and drive for another 70 m Turn right onto Cotter Road and drive for another 750 m Turn right onto Kirkpatrick Street and drive for another 400 m Turn left and drive for another 270 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of the car park near Weston Creek Pond, head towards the pond and pass through the bollard next to the metal gate. Turn right and follow the formed concrete track, keeping the pond to your left. Stay on the concrete path as you pass by Kirkpatrick Street to your right to continue along Weston Creek Pond Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the gate at the start.
	Turn right.
	After another 275 m continue straight. After another 390 m pass the car park (40 m on your right).
	After another 140 m turn left.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. A little optional side trip taking you to a viewpoint over Molonglo River, if you also want to see it. Keep in mind that this track may not be as accessible and flat as the main track. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 165 m continue straight.
	After another 225 m turn sharp right. After another 510 m pass the "North Western Neighbourhood Playground" (120 m on your right).
	After another 210 m turn left.
	After another 195 m turn sharp left.
	After another 65 m continue straight. After another 145 m continue straight.
	After another 205 m come to the end.

A little optional side trip taking you to a viewpoint over Molonglo River, if you also want to see it. Keep in mind that this track may not be as accessible and flat as the main track.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 60 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Forest Drive.
	After another 25 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 125 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Weston Creek Pond Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2.5 km
Time	40 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Woden Valley Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Thursday 12 December
  
  11°C → 32°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of fog in the outer west in the early morning. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:30am to 4:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 13 December
  
  13°C → 33°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny morning. The chance of fog in the west in the early morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the west in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then turning south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon and evening.
  
  Saturday 14 December
  
  14°C → 33°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h shifting east to northeasterly during the day.
  
  Sunday 15 December
  
  15°C → 36°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm in the outer west in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Monday 16 December
  
  15°C → 38°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 17 December
  
  21°C → 36°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of thunderstorms in the outer west later in the day. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
  
  Wednesday 18 December
  
  14°C → 31°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h tending southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- ACT Parks alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check ACT Parks Website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

Weather Forecast

Alerts