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January Newsletter
Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to the January issue of the Contours Holidays newsletter. We hope you have all had a lovely festive season and are now looking ahead to a 2022 filled with incredible adventures. The Contours Team are raring to go and ready to help you realise your UK holiday dreams this year; you definitely deserve it!
As always, we are keeping a very close eye on current developments here in the UK and will keep our customers fully up to date with the latest news and health and safety guidance – visit our website here for more information.
In this month’s edition, Contours Director Karen shares her fond memories of the ruined Welsh castle of Castell y Bere, and we announce the winner of the 2021 Feedback Prize Draw, among plenty of other great features for you to enjoy. Get those boots laced up, because the UK countryside is waiting for you – Happy Adventures everyone!
Featured Video: Springtime Walking
The fresh air, vibrant colours and promise of new life are all wonderful reasons to explore the Great British countryside in spring. This season is all about light, vibrancy and renewal, making it the perfect time of year to head out for a walk.
It’s time to start planning your 2022 Spring holiday – check out our video, “Spring Walking with Contours” for some fantastic trail inspiration!
Our Photo Competition is open now for 2022
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:
North Downs Way National Trail
Cutting across the Southeast of England, our North Downs Way itineraries offer up to 137 miles of spectacular scenery, picturesque villages, and glorious countryside. Running from Farnham to the White Cliffs of Dover, the Trail passes through two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and along the famous Pilgrims Way from Winchester to Canterbury – one of England’s most famous cities.
You’ll discover history every step of the way in the form of numerous castles, cathedrals, palaces and stately homes close to the trail. After a day of exploring, you can sample English ales at traditional English country pubs and inns, or try sophisticated wines from one of the various local vineyards.
Click here to book your North Downs Way holiday.
Featured Posts
There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a walking trail: will you be able to manage the terrain, including the ascents and descents? Is it well-signposted with plenty of landmarks to help you navigate? Are there enough towns and villages on the way with ample facilities? Is it easy to get to and from the start and finish points? Is it popular enough that other walkers will be around to help you if necessary? And of course, will you enjoy the sights and scenery along the way?
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A guidebook might seem unnecessary for navigation, especially in this age of technology. And there’s no denying it: with a brilliantly detailed Ordnance Survey or Harvey map, a good old compass and a modern GPS device charting the route ahead, you should be able to find your way along most trails.
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In the last month's newsletter, we revealed the amazing winners of the 2021 photo competition, and our valued partners at Cotswold Outdoor shared their recommendations for walking holiday kit essentials, ideal to treat a loved one (or yourself!) ahead of next year’s escapades. There is also our usual selection of news, features and offers for you to enjoy, so as always thank you for reading – we wish you all a fantastic New Year, and lots of Happy Adventures!
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Welcome to the Team!
Contours Holidays would like to offer the warmest of welcomes to Jessica, Angela and Rebecca, who all joined the team at the end of last year. Jessica and Angela have joined our bustling booking team, while Rebecca has joined our Database team, and they have all settled into their new roles wonderfully. We are delighted to have you lovely ladies on board and hope you enjoy your time here at Contours!
2021 Feedback Prize Draw Winner Announced!
Thank you to everyone who submitted their feedback forms to us following their Contours Holidays last year. Your feedback is vital to help us continue to improve our services, and we are extremely grateful for all the information you have sent us. Everyone who gave their feedback was entered into a grand prize draw to win £250 in Contours gift vouchers, and we are delighted to announce that this year’s winner is Sarah Jennion!
Make sure to send in your feedback form after completing your Contours Holiday this year to be in with a chance to win in next year’s draw! Thanks again!
Hayley and Kyle walk the Limestone Way for Movember
Back in mid-December, Contours team member Hayley and her husband Kyle walked 30 miles of the Limestone Way to raise money for Movember and Men’s Health. Not only did they complete this awesome challenge, but they did so in fancy dress as pizza and fries! Hayley and Kyle successfully raised over £400 for their cause and the whole Contours team are super proud of their achievement. Well done guys!
Follow Hay and Kyle on their Youtube vlog here to see how they got on!
Castell y Bere: A Very Special Place
By Karen Simons
I am sure that everyone has a place that means something to them, has some special memories and just makes you feel better — at peace or happy.
My ‘go to’ must be Castell y Bere, a ruined Welsh castle in Mid Wales. It really is in the middle of nowhere and lies completely off the beaten track. You have to look for it to find it.
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Last Month's
Competition:
Congratulations to Martin C. on being the lucky winner who correctly identified Dales High Way.
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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 trail?
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A winner will be chosen at random using an online wheel spinner from all the correct entries to win a £20 Contours Holidays gift voucher. Good luck!
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