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June Newsletter |
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Welcome to the June edition of the Contours Holidays Newsletter. We hope you are all enjoying the marvellous summer weather, whether you’re in your local area or further afield. Why not check out the variety of events and festivals set to take place across the UK this month; you never know what you may come across! In the meantime, thank you very much for reading and we wish you plenty of Happy Adventures! |
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Ultimate Hiking Checklist By Sue Talbot |
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If you’re new to hiking but you’re keen to start exploring the great outdoors, there are a few essentials everyone should have before venturing out onto the fells. While you might not think you’re going to need much when walking for just a few hours, you’ll be surprised at how much of a difference it can make to your hiking adventures when you’re properly equipped. As well as taking comfort into consideration, it’s also important to think about your safety. |
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We love hearing all about your adventures in the great British countryside, and even more so when you send us your brilliant holiday snaps, so make sure you enter your favourite shots into our photo competition this year! Our annual photography competition will run until Friday 17th November; if you return home 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!! |
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How to Buy the Right Daysack |
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The perfect daysack fits comfortably and carries everything you need on your adventure, ideally in a way that’s easy to access. It’s a critical bit of kit, protecting you from backache and compromise — on cameras, trailside snacks, warm layers and more.
Here are a few things to consider during the buying process to make sure you find the ideal daypack, including how to calculate your size. |
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Castleton and Mam Tor: The Go-to By Amy Johnson |
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Known for its breathtaking natural scenery and invigorating hiking trails, Mam Tor — also known as The Shivering Mountain — is undoubtedly one of the best walking spots for runners and hikers alike. With Castleton as one of its quaint surrounding villages, tourists from all over the world visit the isolated High Peak region to take in a slice of tranquil, historical, and picturesque rural England that Castleton and Mam Tor have to offer.
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The Great Slow Ways |
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Inspired by the old countryside tradition of “beating the bounds” – in which people would walk the boundaries of their parish once a year – Slow Ways are encouraging outdoor enthusiasts up and down the country to take part in their Summer Waycheck from 16th-25th June. Their goal is to create a verified network of walking and cycling paths connecting every town and city in the UK, so take a look at their website and see if there is a Slow Way near you in need of a review! |
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Competition Time: Guess Where? |
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Thank you to everyone who entered last month’s newsletter competition, and congratulations to a lucky winner Helen A. who correctly identified Cape Cornwall as seen on the Far West of Cornwall.
For this month's competition, can you guess where this is? 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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Independent Walking, Trail Running and Cycling Holidays in England, Scotland and Wales
www.contours.co.uk • www.contoursrun.co.uk • www.contourscycle.co.uk
Contours Trail Running Holidays and Contours Cycling Holidays are trading names of Contours Walking Holidays Ltd.
Contours Holidays Unit 11, Via Gellia Mill, Via Gellia Road, Bonsall, Matlock, DE4 2AJ.
Registered in England No: 4661126. Registered office as above. |
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