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February Newsletter
Welcome to the February edition of the Contours Holidays newsletter. This year is already off to a strong start with the well-received arrival of our new trails and stile-free walks, but we still have plenty more exciting news to announce below!
In this month’s issue, Database Supervisor Gosia shares her experience of walking the Camel Trail – one of our new trails for 2020 – while regular contributor Beth Pipe showcases the delights of the little-known Turner Trail in Cumbria. We also have some exciting news for our runners and cyclists, a new video to share and a brief insight into our eco-friendly efforts going forward. We hope you enjoy; thanks for reading!
Featured Video:
Walking the Lincolnshire Coast Path
The Lincolnshire Coast Path was officially opened in 2019 as part of the England Coast Path National Trail. This refreshing seaside route showcases a wealth of history, diverse wildlife and countless attractions to take in, not to mention plenty of excellent sandy beaches.
Contours’ Marketing Coordinator Melody and Office Dog Effie recently explored the Lincolnshire Coast Path to get a first-hand feel for this family-friendly trail.
Watch our latest video here to see how they got on.
Our Sister Websites have been Revamped!
Our trail running and cycling websites have recently undergone a major redesign to bring them in line with our walking website. We think they look fantastic, and we hope that the new layout makes it easier than ever for the runners and cyclists amongst you to find your perfect holiday.
Check them out here: www.contoursrun.co.uk and www.contourscycle.co.uk.
Introducing our Eco-Team
Here at Contours, we are passionate about the environment and committed to being environmentally conscious. We recently established a dedicated Eco Team within the office, who are responsible for ensuring that our business methods and our holidays are as environmentally friendly as possible.
The team will meet regularly and share our news throughout the year. We will also continue to promote best practices through our volunteering days, where we go out to litter pick and complete other conservation work as needed.
We have representatives from each Contours department making up the team and the list of new projects and initiatives is endless! Keep an eye on our social media to see what we get up to throughout the year.
Following the Turner Trail
By Beth Pipe
These days, the first thing we do when we spot a magnificent view is take a photo of it. Maybe we share it on social media, or simply keep it to show family and friends when we get home. It only takes a few seconds to whip your phone out and capture the view — unless there’s a red squirrel sat right in front of you, in which case you will fumble with your phone and be unable to unlock your screen before said squirrel scampers away, leaving you with just memories and a complete inability to convince anyone that it was “sat right in front of me, honest!”
Back in the day, before the invention of cameras, it was rather more tricky to capture the view, and we had to rely on the great artists to recreate the scene. Thankfully, many of them did. It’s fascinating looking back on these images, as some of them reproduce the landscape quite faithfully, whereas others had a tendency to exaggerate — rather like an early version of photoshopping.
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Featured Posts
The National Trails of England and Wales are visited 83 million times each year, with over 80,000 people completing an array of the different paths. A long distance footpath is a primarily off-road trail over 32 kilometres, according to the British Long Distance Walkers Association.
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Staff at Contours are always heading out on our own walking holidays. The famous West Highland Way travels from Milngavie to Fort William along an amazing route of mountainous scenery with some challenging terrain. Read on to find out what Christine made of it after her first time walking its full length.
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In last month’s issue, we looked back at a very busy year with our ‘2019 in Review’ blog, while also looking ahead to stacks of amazing new developments. We added a whole range of new walking trails and tours to our already expansive selection, making it easier than ever to discover the Great British countryside at your own pace. Thanks for reading, and Happy Walking!
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Our Annual Photo Competition is Open!
Our photography competition has grown in popularity year on year since its commencement, and we never tire of looking through your impressive holiday snaps. If you return from a Contours Holiday and have some memories to share, send your photos to us for the chance to win up to £150 off your next Contours holiday!
Click here for more information.
Featured Trail:
Ceredigion Coast Path
Let woodland tracks draw you from Machynlleth to the undulating Ceredigion coastline, bordering Cardigan Bay, before meandering along imposing clifftops and sandy beaches to St Dogmaels.
With a variety of wildlife to spot, views to admire and coastal towns to explore, the Ceredigion Coast Path in Wales offers plenty of attractions to engage walkers of all tastes and interests.
Click here to find out more about our Ceredigion Coast Path walking holidays.
Walking the Camel Trail
Gosia Giernalczyk
The Camel Trail presents access to the Cornish countryside along a disused railway line once used by the London and South West Railway between Wenfordbridge, Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow.
The Camel Trail is an 18-mile path, which passes through diverse landscapes. All the contrasts in scenery, beautiful nature, breathtaking wildlife and tranquillity provide an amazing experience for walkers and cyclists looking to discover North Cornwall at their own pace.
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Announcing our Grand Prize Draw Winner
At the beginning of the year, we ran a Grand Prize Draw where everyone who booked a Contours Holiday during January had the chance to win a Raidlight rucksack filled with various items of clothing and kit. We are delighted to announce that the lucky winner was Mr Snelle Sijm from the Netherlands - congratulations! Your new backpack and a bumper assortment of goodies is on its way, and we hope you have a fantastic holiday!
Last Month's Competition:
Guess Where?
Last month's competition proved tricky to identify, with the majority of entries suggesting Arten Gill Viaduct, while the correct answer is actually only 1.2 miles away! Congratulations to Ken L. for correctly identifying Dent Head Viaduct, built between 1869 and 1875 for the Midland Railway Company.
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To be in with a chance of winning a £20 Contours Holidays voucher, why not try this month's competition below?
Competition Time:
Guess Where?
To be in with a chance of winning this month's competition, can you guess the name of these ruins in Wales?
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A winner will be chosen at random from all the correct entries to win a £20 Contours Holidays gift voucher. Good luck!
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