Glenwalk

 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

QUESTION: What are the different levels of walks and how long do they take?
ANSWER: There will be Slow, Medium Slow, Medium Medium and Medium Fast walks on every "Main Sunday". The approx walk duration and walk maxima are:

QUESTION: How can I apply for membership of Glenwalk?
ANSWER: Membership for 2011-2012 is closed. Information on other walking clubs in the Dublin area is available on the website of  Mountaineering Ireland. 

QUESTION: When does the new membership year start?
ANSWER: Membership opens on 1st November each year. 

QUESTION: Do you maintain a cancellation list or waiting list?
ANSWER: No. Glenwalk does not maintain a Membership Cancellation List or Waiting List. Applications for membership cannot be considered whilst membership is closed. Membership is open for 6 to 8 weeks from 1st November each year.

QUESTION: What about insurance?
ANSWER: Glenwalk is not insured but all members are insured as members of Mountaineering Ireland. Club members are advised to check the insurance page of Mountaineering Ireland for details of their policy. Queries should be directed to Mountaineering Ireland.

Question: Do I receive a membership card?
ANSWER: Glenwalk is affiliated to Mountaineering Ireland and each member receives a Mountaineering Ireland Card. Requests for replacement of lost or stolen cards should be directed to Mountaineering Ireland. As a member of Mountaineering Ireland you will also receive a copy of their quarterly Mountain Log magazine.

Question: Who do I contact if I change my address?
ANSWER: You should email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   so that the Glenwalk database is kept up to date. You should also inform Mountaineering Ireland (MI) to ensure that your copy of Mountain Log is posted to the correct address. This can be done on the MI website under "Change of Address" on the bottom of the homepage.  You will need your MI membership number on your membership card. If you have any queries contact MI directly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

QUESTION: How do I obtain a username and password to check walks and events?
ANSWER: When you joined Glenwalk you will have received a username and password in the welcome email. If you have forgotten the details just click on the "Forgot your username" or "Forgot your password" links on the Members Login area of the homepage and follow the instructions sent to your email.

QUESTION: Can I change my password and user details?
ANSWER: Yes. Click on "Your Details" under the User Menu after login, located on the bottom left of the homepage.

QUESTION: What is your membership refund policy?
ANSWER: In exceptional circumstances, a membership refund may be given at the discretion of the Committee

QUESTION: Who manages the club?
ANSWER: The club is managed by a voluntary Committee (max 7 members) who are elected at the AGM in September.

QUESTION: What is the refund policy on weekends?
ANSWER: The refund policy for weekends and other events organised by Glenwalk is as follows:
1. Full Refund: if cancellation is made 4 weeks before weekend/event or if a replacement is found at any time.
2. 50% Refund: if notice of cancellation is given between 4 and 2 weeks prior to weekend/event.
3. 0% Refund: if cancellation is made within 2 weeks prior to weekend/event (unless you get a replacement).

QUESTION: May I bring a friend or close family member on a Glenwalk walk or weekend?
ANSWER: No. Every person who attends an official Glenwalk event must be a paid-up Glenwalk member. This rule applies to Glenwalk weekends, meals, official walks and other official events.

QUESTION: I am thinking of visiting the area of the next Glenwalk weekend. May I attend an official Glenwalk walk during the weekend?
ANSWER: Yes. Club members are welcome on all Glenwalk walks but they must not bring non-members along with them. Non-members are not insured.

QUESTION: I am a thinking of visiting the area of the next Glenwalk weekend. May I decide to pay for a Glenwalk meal during the weekend?    
ANSWER: No. All bookings must be made prior to the weekend in the normal way using the Glenwalk online payment system. The only payment options available are those displayed on the Glenwalk website. Note also that "meal only" options may not always be available.

QUESTION: I am a Glenwalk member, how can I advertise an event to the other Glenwalk members?
ANSWER: If you are a fully paid up member of Glenwalk you can advertise a charity fundraiser or an unofficial walking event or sailing activity using one or both of the two methods listed below.
(It may take a week or two before your request can be processed so send it in early.)

Website Noticeboard Format
Event/Item: 10 words maximum for title
Description: 50 words maximum to describe the event
Contact: Name, Email, Web Address, Phone Number, Address etc.,

Send us a 1 or 2 line description of your event which will be emailed to members in the general email update: eg "I am organising a disco in aid of..........see website notice board for details".