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April Newsletter
Welcome to the April edition of the Contours Holidays newsletter. During the current situation here in the UK, the Contours team are working as hard as they can to ensure all of our customers are treated fairly, and that they receive all the information and advice they need. We have a dedicated Coronavirus page on our website, which we are updating regularly as situations change. Our team are currently working from home, so our phones are not being manned until further notice, but we are still available to contact via email, Facebook and Twitter during our usual office hours. On behalf of the entire team, we would like to apologise sincerely for any inconveniences and thank you for your patience and understanding during this unprecedented time.
In this month’s issue, Contours Director Karen walks us through the highlights of the Camel Trail, one of our new trail offerings for 2020, while regular contributor Beth Pipes shares her suggestions for quiet spring walks in Cumbria. We’ve got plenty of other features for you to enjoy as we wait out the outbreak and look forward to the future. Thanks for reading!
Five Fabulous Spring Walks
By Beth Pipe
After a winter that has seemed longer, harder and stormier than usual, isn’t it fantastic to finally crawl into spring, with the lighter evenings and some warmth in the sunshine (when we see it!)
Some places in Cumbria are, rightly, famed for their spring colour (places like the famous Rannerdale Bluebells), but there are some stunning hidden gems to explore where you’ll hardly see another soul, unless you bump into someone else who’s read this article...
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The Wenford Dries to the
Doom Bar along the Camel Trail
By Karen Simons
What do the Wenford Dries, a source of china clay in North Cornwall, and the Doom Bar, a shifting sandbank, have in common? They are at either end of our new Camel Trail stile-free walk, once connected by the railway that serviced them both, carrying the sand for use on the fields and the clay from Bodmin Moor.
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Blister Taping Techniques for
Your Next Walking Holiday
By Rebecca Rushton
A long walk in the picturesque wilderness of the British Isles requires a certain amount of planning and preparedness. The Contours team loves to help and they take away much of the logistical burden. But there are some aspects where you need to take the bull by the horns. Foot blister management is one of those.
Prevention is key when it comes to keeping happy feet. As a podiatrist, I may be biased, but I recommend you prioritise your feet in every way. Footwear, socks, spare socks, lacing techniques, cushioned insoles… leave no stone unturned. Their condition will determine whether you finish in pain or finish with a spring in your step, having enjoyed the very best of outdoor experiences.
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Featured Posts
Here at Contours, we are passionate about the environment and committed to making sure we are doing our part to be eco-conscious. This is why we now have a dedicated eco team who are responsible for checking we are up to date with environmental policies and for implementing eco-friendly initiatives to ensure that both our business methods and our holidays are as environmentally friendly as we can make them.
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In last month’s issue, Beth Pipe returned with a selection of romantic walks to enjoy in Cumbria, while Sally Phillips took us on a delicious foodie tour of the Cornish Celtic Way, one of our new trail offerings for 2020. We also had our usual assortment of news, developments and features to keep you entertained until your next big adventure. Thanks for reading and happy walking!
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Contours Joins the Woodland Trust
We are delighted to announce that Contours Holidays is now a proud corporate member of the Woodland Trust, helping to create, restore and protect our gorgeous UK woodlands. We will be working with the Woodland Trust to help out with fundraising and conservation efforts, so watch this space to find out what we get up to!
Welcome to the Team!
Last month we welcomed Julie to our Tour Pack Team, who has been very busy getting to grips with the department’s many tasks and duties. She has been particularly resilient during the difficulties encountered due to Coronavirus, and we couldn’t be more delighted to have her on board. Thanks for all your great work so far, Julie!
New Inspiration Page
Remote Rambles
With the hustle and bustle of busy lives often leaving us craving escape, we at Contours definitely appreciate the desire to break away from the rat race and pursue the serene seclusion of rural landscapes.
Although we cannot encourage non-essential travel right now, there’s nothing stopping you from having a look at these tranquil, remote routes to give you some future exploration ideas! These walks are ideal for those who just want to get away from it all and get some fresh air among some of the best surroundings the UK has to offer.
Click here to take a look.
No Amendment Fees
on New Holidays
Just like you, we have been closely following the news surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak, and while we are doing everything we can to support our existing customers, we want to help you look forward to the future, without having to worry about additional charges should circumstances change again.
This is why we have decided to offer the following special measure: Any holiday booking made with Contours between now and the end of September will enjoy no amendment fees (normally £50 per person) for changes made up to four weeks before the start of your holiday.
For more information, click here.
Last Month's Competition:
Guess Where?
Congratulations to Michiel de Both for being the lucky winner who correctly identified Dunstanburgh Castle, a 14th-century fortification on the coast of Northumberland, between the villages of Craster and Embleton. The castle was built by Earl Thomas of Lancaster between 1313 and 1322, taking advantage of the site's natural defences and the existing earthworks of an Iron Age fort.
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Competition Time:
Guess Where?
To be in with a chance of winning this month's competition, can you guess the name of this mountain?
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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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