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March Newsletter
Welcome to the March edition of the Contours Holidays newsletter. Spring is fast approaching, and we are beginning to see the first signs of life flourishing in earnest across the countryside. The Contours Team are preparing for the start of the season (with some holidaymakers having already headed out on the trails) and it’s looking like 2022 is going to be an exciting and busy year!
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to complete our short survey in last month’s newsletter – your feedback will help us to shape our future offerings and the results were insightful and encouraging. Keep an eye on future newsletters to be the first to hear about our new developments.
In the meantime, please enjoy this month’s issue, which is packed as always with the latest features to get you ready for your next outdoor escape. We hope you all have a fantastic 2022 filled with great experiences in the UK countryside – after the last couple of years, you certainly deserve it! Thanks for reading and Happy Adventures!
Featured Video:
Walking Wainwright’s Coast to Coast
Take a self-guided walking holiday covering all 190 miles of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk, from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay. This walk crosses the breadth of the North of England, passing through the mountainous Lake District, the rolling Yorkshire Dales and the heather-clad North York Moors along the way.
Though this trail is challenging in places, the sense of achievement you feel upon completing it will stay with you forever.
Watch Walking Wainwright’s Coast to Coast here (with special thanks to Damian Hall and Summit Fever Media).
Featured Trail: The Limestone Way
This 43-mile trail explores the exceptional White Peak region of the Peak District National Park, travelling from Castleton to Ashbourne through a range of landscapes, including sweeping valleys and limestone crags. The Limestone Way visits several quiet little towns and villages – meaning you are never completely isolated – while also neatly avoiding the hustle and bustle of Sheffield and other large settlements nearby.
The sense of tranquillity that the Peak District is known for is present throughout the Limestone Way. Moderately experienced walkers will love meandering at leisure through the dramatic gorges and enjoying the abundant wildflowers and encounters with wildlife.
Click here to see our Limestone Way walking holidays.
Plant a Tree for the Queen’s Jubilee!
The Queen’s Green Canopy is a unique initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, inviting everyone across the UK to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”.
As well as encouraging the planting of new trees, The Queen’s Green Canopy will dedicate a network of 70 ancient woodlands and identify 70 ancient trees to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70 years of service.
There is still time for you to join in with this nation-wide event, as March falls nicely within tree planting season. Once you have planted your tree, you can mark its location on the Queen’s Green Canopy map and receive a digital plaque commemorating your involvement.
Learn more about this initiative here.
Featured Posts
There are plenty of walks about that are “family friendly”, but what does that actually mean? What’s appropriate for one family may not be appropriate for another — we all have a different mix of relatives with differing ages, ailments, and preferences — but here are a few things to consider.
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Last month, we asked all our awesome followers to take part in a 2-minute survey to help our ongoing holiday developments. We also shared some personal stories of the amazing efforts of the Mountain Rescue team, from both the perspective of the rescuers and the rescuees!
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Bring the whole family on a Stile-Free walk
If you are interested in taking a walking holiday this year and would like to bring young family members, those who struggle with obstacles and challenging terrain, or even loved ones who are new to multi-day hikes, why not check out our range of Stile-Free routes to get you started?
These holidays were put together by Contours to help more people get out and enjoy the Great British countryside. These tours are completely free from stiles and other awkward hindrances, with easy pathways, gentle gradients and short daily mileages throughout. From the bustling Lincolnshire Coast to the tranquil Kennet and Avon Canal, we have a Stile-Free walking holiday to suit all tastes.
See our full range of Stile-Free tours here.
Hadrian’s Wall turns 1900!
The 24th January 2022 marked the start of an exciting year-long festival celebrating 1900 incredible years of the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site!
The festival will feature a diverse rolling programme of events and activities, including a large-scale contemporary artwork, a Japanese manga series, a bunting challenge, various exhibitions, a Roman-themed city of light and travelling Saturnalia celebrations, with plenty more to be revealed as the year goes on. It’s already shaping up to be a fabulous celebration, with something for everyone to get involved with and enjoy.
As a result of this epic festival, the Hadrian’s Wall Path is proving even more popular this year than normal, so if you are planning to enjoy a walking holiday along this trail in 2022, be sure to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
Learn more about Hadrian’s Wall 1900 celebrations here.
Last Month's
Competition:
Congratulations to Martin C. on being the lucky winner who correctly identified the Lake District National Park.
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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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