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September Newsletter

Welcome to the September issue of the Contours Holidays newsletter. The summer season is now drawing to a close, but that’s no reason to put away the hiking gear! With the first signs of autumn already popping up, this time of year is perfect for enjoying quiet trails, bracing fresh air and dramatic scenery; check out our picks for the best late season routes here. Thanks for reading, and Happy Adventures!

 

Book your 2023 holiday
at 2022 prices!

Our annual Prize Freeze is here to help you plan your 2023 getaways – simply book your Contours Holiday before 31st December and beat the price adjustments at the end of the year! Booking your holiday well in advance not only allows you to lock in the current price, but it also gives us plenty of chance to secure the best accommodations for your well-deserved escape into the UK countryside!

 
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New Video:

The Cleveland Way Short Break

Contours team member Ben recently enjoyed a restorative walking break with family friends along part of the Cleveland Way National Trail, and took lots of marvellous video footage along the way. Check out a snapshot of his time on the trail and enjoy this lovely short film of his adventures!

 

Ralph the Dog

By Ralph Simons

Hello, my name is Ralph, and I am a much-loved Lancashire Heeler. Being a heeler has plenty of advantages, as although I look like a harmless little puppy, I am rather tough and have managed to go on many adventures with my family.


But it also means that, as folk do not realise that I am a corgi, they can be very hurtful about my rather portly stature. I have had ‘get a waist’ before now — so rude.

 

Britain's Most Colourful Autumn Walks

By Sue Talbot

As a soft golden glow shines through wooded glades and I feel the nip of the first frost, my senses awaken. There’s a magical element to autumn walks that intensifies the natural beauty of Britain. The familiar sound of leaves crunching beneath my feet, the comforting smell of log fires, and the pine-scented forests that transform into kaleidoscopic canopies of orange and red jostle my being.


From the tree-fringed shores of Cumbria’s lakes to the untamed landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, I’ve selected just a few of Britain’s most beautiful and colourful autumn walks.

 
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