We hope you enjoy your stay at Glendale Wilderness Lodge. The following terms and conditions are designed to help ensure that your stay is safe.
Area of Application
· These Terms & Conditions are binding for all guests using Glendale Wilderness Lodge (GWL).
· If you are uncertain about the interpretation or application of any of these terms and conditions please contact the Warden in advance of your stay at warden@glendalewildernesslodge.ie.
Access to Glendale Wilderness Lodge
· GWL is located at Eircode A98 N8K5, and Grid Reference O 17050 16399. If using Google Maps, enter ‘Glendale Wilderness Lodge’.
· Entry to the site is from the main road (L1011) through an entrance with granite cappings. The entrance is 6.5km, on the left-hand side, if travelling from Enniskerry village, and 3.2km, on the right-hand side, if travelling from Glencree village.
· GWL can be accessed by car, van or minibus.
Insurance and Child Protection
· GWL is open to Scouting and Guide groups affiliated to their national organisations. Groups using the site must adhere to the Rules and Constitution of their organisations. This includes the treatment and reporting of injuries and accidents. Strict adherence to the organisation’s required ratio of Leaders to Youth members must be obeyed. All users using the centre must be covered by the insurance of their national organisation.
· GWL accepts no responsibility for the loss, theft or damage of personal property, including vehicles, when staying at the Lodge.
Sleeping Arrangements
· GWL has accommodation for a maximum of 28 persons. Accommodation is across 3 dormitories and 4 smaller bedrooms, with the maximum sleeping capacity of each as follows:
o Downstairs Dorm Rowan (An Caorthann) – Max 8 persons;
o Downstairs Dorm Holly (An Cuileann) – Max 8 persons;
o Upstairs Dorm – Max 6 persons;
o Downstairs Bedroom Ash (An Fuinseog) – Max 2 persons;
o Downstairs Bedroom Birch (An Beith) – Max 1 persons;
o Downstairs Bedroom Chestnut (An Castán) – Max 1 persons;
o Downstairs Bedroom Oak (An Dair) – Max 2 persons.
· Bunk beds should not be moved between rooms.
· Sleeping arrangements are as per the Scouting Ireland code of good practice rules and constitution.
Facilities for persons with reduced mobility
· GWL is accessible for persons in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility. There is a wheelchair ramp from the car park to the front door. The kitchen is wheelchair accessible, while 2 downstairs bedrooms are fitted with emergency pull-cords, as is the accessible toilet and wet-room.
Fire Safety
· Fire extinguishers are located throughout the building and should not be removed from their hooks except for use in emergencies.
· Internal Fire Doors will automatically close in the event of a fire and should not be wedged open.
· All exits are all clearly marked and should never be blocked.
· Should the fire alarm sound leave the building immediately by your nearest exit. Don’t wait to collect your stuff. Get out straight away and stay out.
· In the case of an evacuation the fire assembly point for the site is at the wooden gate at the entrance to the car park. The group leader, or designated adult safety officer, must ensure that all persons are accounted for.
· Each member of the group should be advised of these fire safety and evacuation and arrangements on arrival.
· Groups using GWL should bring their own First Aid Kit and supplies and ensure there is always a qualified adult available to administer first aid.
Fires, BBQ and Stove
· The Campfire Circle is the only location where ground fires may be lit. No fires of any type may be lit in the forest area. To do so is extremely dangerous.
· Raised Altar Fires may only be constructed and lit in the green space area in front of the Campfire Circle. Fire safety precautions must be strictly followed.
· The designated BBQ point is the only area where BBQs may be set. BBQs must not be set in any other area.
· Burn only wood and paper, not coal, in the stove located in the dining area. You may source timber in the forest below the Lodge. Alternatively, you may bring your own logs.
Forest and surrounding land
· The area owned by GWL comprises the fenced-off field in which the Lodge is located, as well as a one-acre area of forest immediately south of the Lodge. Bivouacs may only be constructed in the area of forest that is owned by GWL and must be fully dismantled after use. Fires should never be lit in the forest.
· Axes and saws may only be used on pre-felled timber in the forest. Do not chop or saw down live trees.
· Please contact the Warden in advance if you wish to erect tents at GWL.
Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs policy for Groups
· GWL is a No Smoking and Vaping zone. No smoking or vaping is allowed in or around the Lodge or in the forest.
· GWL operates a strict No Alcohol or Drugs policy.
Keep GWL Clean, Tidy and Secure!
- Please leave walking/hiking boots in the boot-rack outside the main door.
· GWL supports and encourages recycling. We ask that all groups recycle and take their recycling items home with them, or to the nearest cycling centre, at Bray Recycling Centre, Boghall Road, Bray.
· Non-recyclable rubbish can be burned in the campfire circle. No rubbish should be left in the campfire circle, in the Lodge or at the front gate, but must be taken home.
· Please lock all external doors and windows when GWL is unattended.
· It is not permitted to climb on the roof of the Lodge or to interfere with the solar panels.
· Groups staying at GWL are responsible for the equipment, accommodation and any facilities they use during their stay, including cleaning the facilities at the end of the stay.
· Before you leave GWL:
o Turn off all taps, lights and electrical appliances, leaving the fridge/freezer doors open;
o Close and lock all external doors and windows;
o Do not leave foodstuffs of any sort, perishable or non-perishable, in GWL on your departure;
o Clean all the interior of the Lodge – wash and dry all crockery, clean and store tables/chairs, clean and mop floors, clean toilets and sinks, clean kitchen equipment and appliances, clear out stove – cleaning materials are supplied;
· Failure to leave GWL in a clean, tidy and secure condition may result in loss of your deposit or additional costs.
· Any damages must be notified to the Warden as soon as possible. Repair or replacement costs may have to be paid. Please also notify the Warden if your group notices any damage or anything unusual on your arrival.
· A ‘reasonable use’ policy applies in relation to the use of water and electricity in GWL. Excess use may result in extra charges.
· No pets may be brought to GWL unless permission is granted by the Warden in advance.
· Please do not tamper with the Wifi antenna or the Lodge CCTV security system. CCTV is remotely monitored and covers the area outside of the Lodge and the interior lobby area only.
The Country Code
· Please respect the Country Code during your stay at GWL. Leave no trace.