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. After 15 m head through/around the gate.
	Turn right.
	After another 275 m (from the Kirkpatrick Street) 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 (from the Forest Drive) continue straight, to head along Forest Drive (a vehicle track).
	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 Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 3 June
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely later tonight. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southwesterly in the evening.
  
  Wednesday 4 June
  
  3°C → 13°C
  Cloud clearing.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers along the coastal fringe, high chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe. Winds southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Thursday 5 June
  
  -2°C → 14°C
  Morning frost. Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late afternoon.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Friday 6 June
  
  -3°C → 13°C
  Morning frost. Cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 7 June
  
  2°C → 11°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Sunday 8 June
  
  3°C → 11°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 8mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 9 June
  
  2°C → 10°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
  
  Tuesday 10 June
  
  1°C → 10°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  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

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