Westminster Ponds
Westminster Ponds
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Tuan
London, Canada7 contributions
Nov. 2022 • Couples
Quite an experience, I come here with my wife and we have such a wonderful time. The ponds are beautiful and the walkway is amazing. Definitely gonna revisit in the future.
Written November 29, 2022
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Curt K
New Castle, DE1,556 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Couples
While visiting London, Ontario, my wife and I decided to hike the Westminster Ponds. There are several trails to follow, some "paved" and some natural soil. There are some boardwalks also. Due to recent inclement weather, the natural paths were muddy and we chose not to continue. There is a lot to see; ponds, waterfowl, coyotes, and greenery once everything starts blooming. It was s nice enjoyable stroll. There are also two totems posted by the Welcome Centet that are very artistic.
Written March 21, 2022
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David in Canada
London, Canada213 contributions
Oct. 2021 • Couples
Great place for a casual walkabout and lots of opportunity for bird watching and other wildlife observations. Trails and tracks quickly become waterlogged, be sure to wear appropriate footwear if it has recently, rained.
Written November 25, 2021
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Tara M
6 contributions
Feb. 2021
I recently visited westminster ponds for a winter hike and it will now be a tried and true go to. The trails were not crowded, it was fun to see people skating on the ice. I saw 4 hawks, including a red tailed Hawk eating his meal up in a tree. Lovely well managed trails with plenty of birds to see.
Written February 18, 2021
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packingandunpacking
London, Canada106 contributions
Sep. 2020
Living in London and this year being cautious about where we go, it was our goal to explore some of the hiking trails in the city. We parked at the London Tourism Welcome Centre, 696 Wellington Road and walked in.
After taking a pic of the map, we decided on the loop that circles Spettigue Pond. 4km in 1 hour, 10 minutes, at a strolling pace.
I was happy that I wore running shoes rather than sandals. Lots of tree roots to step over in many areas. Very nice dock overlooking Spettigue to see the size of the pond and take some nice pics. Some small uphill and down.
I wouldn't recommend walking here soon after a rainfall. Dirt paths definitely would be slippery.
After taking a pic of the map, we decided on the loop that circles Spettigue Pond. 4km in 1 hour, 10 minutes, at a strolling pace.
I was happy that I wore running shoes rather than sandals. Lots of tree roots to step over in many areas. Very nice dock overlooking Spettigue to see the size of the pond and take some nice pics. Some small uphill and down.
I wouldn't recommend walking here soon after a rainfall. Dirt paths definitely would be slippery.
Written September 28, 2020
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LunaLove
London, Canada1,053 contributions
Apr. 2020
beautiful place, sometimes underwater in the summer depending pon how much snow that there was the previous winter. Great place to walk the dog.s
Written April 20, 2020
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Brenda P
10 contributions
Mar. 2019
Any season Westminster Ponds is a great place to hike, trails are well marked, you can jog through or go at your own pace. Plenty of opportunity for the photo enthusiast to take great pictures.
Written October 9, 2019
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Bell M
2 contributions
Sep. 2019
Westminister ponds was a very interesting place. A lovely. view of the water from the dock..Trials are a bit muddy and can easily get lost, or fall off trail. Beware of coyotes at dusk . Loved seeing Veterans village . The church and building were interesting and old . It would be nice to see more of the insides, and learn about the history of the building. The structure may be unsafe that why tours may not be a good idea . Maybe in the future with renovation that will change. There is also a captains lookout tower , swell that would be nice to see and hear more about the history. There is so much nature and environment. ready to be explored, and nice to see nature preserved.
Written October 2, 2019
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Doralis Andiarena
London, Canada5 contributions
Aug. 2019 • Family
We were there on August 12, 2019. It is beautiful, we loved it. There are yellow arrows to show the right path..but at some point we got lost, at it took us close to 1 hr to find the correct way back. There should be signs with the name of the ponds, with numbers like on the map and also signs mentioning to the right you go to Southdale Rd...or to the left to Wellington Rd, etc. That way we can use the map provided at Tourist information. Thanks.
Written August 13, 2019
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TessaW1993
Toronto, Canada12 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
Came here a couple of months ago and deeply enjoyed it. Snagged some nice wildlife pics and breathed in the fresh air! Nice place to relax and calm yourself.
Written June 28, 2019
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Bianka Sirens
London, Canada
Hi there, how long does it take to finish the whole trail?
Thanks for answering my question!
Fishing ok?
Cass8-4U
London, Canada3,484 contributions
I’ve seen people fishing behind the school in Pond Mills. Can’t fish @ Fish & Games Club without membership!
occams-razor
Antioch, IL89 contributions
Is this an overgrown, unmarked area as another reviewer mentioned? Will we be able to safely take our small child with us and not get lost? Thanks!
Jill H
London, Canada169 contributions
No it's not overgrown like a jungle but wait Yi spring before you go!! It is out of the way
Kiersgirl_5
Ingersoll
Is the trail open year round?
b12shots
London, Ontario23 contributions
Yes, open all year.
WESTMINSTER PONDS (London) - 2023 What to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Westminster Ponds
- Hotels near Westminster Ponds:
- (0.16 km) Super 7 Motel
- (0.70 km) Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
- (0.64 km) Holiday Inn & Suites London, an IHG Hotel
- (1.69 km) Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, London South, ON
- (3.09 km) Idlewyld Inn & Spa
- Restaurants near Westminster Ponds:
- (0.12 km) Shiki Japanese Restaurant
- (0.10 km) India House
- (0.15 km) Ta'ke Sushi
- (0.27 km) Red Lobster
- (0.68 km) Fionn MacCool's