New Walking Holidays for 2025
In 2025, we're adding two brand new walking holidays - twin-centre routes we've developed ourselves while out in the Great British countryside.
New Walking Holidays for 2025
https://www.contours.co.uk/new-walking-holidays-for-2025
For 2025, Contours Holidays are proud to unveil two completely new walking holidays! Following on from our massive six-trail update in 2024, we've dedicated our efforts towards creating and perfecting two brand new walks, one in Yorkshire and one in the Lake District. These hikes explore some of the country's favourite landscapes in a twin-centre format, and they're exclusive to Contours customers.
These twin-centre holidays involve staying in a single accommodation for the first half of your adventure, experiencing the surrounding area on brilliant circular day walks. Then you'll ramble to a different accommodation further afield, which will become your new base of exploration.
In short, twin-centre holidays are a great way to see more of an area with none of the upheaval of a traditional point-to-point wander. Scroll down to find out what our two new twin-centre holidays offer.
A 52-mile double loop through England's most mountainous spaces
The Lake District is famous for its huge mountain vistas and wide-ranging network of spectacular walking trails, which made it a clear candidate for a twin-centre walk. From Keswick, you'll follow the shores of Derwentwater and clamber up Latrigg and Lonscale, then ramble across to Rosthwaite to take in views from Catbells and High Spy.
Explore around Settle and Malham
Set out into the Yorkshire Dales from twin bases in Settle and Malham. The area's well known for its green fields and drystone walls, with thundering rivers and picturesque villages to explore, and our twin-centre holiday takes in several famous favourites: Stainforth Force, Giggleswick Scar and Catrigg Force. Walk across to Settle and visit Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet's Foss, on looping daily hikes with far-reaching views throughout.
“This new idea of staying in one place multiple nights, and doing circular walks from there, is brilliant. We still love to walk to lodgings each day, but getting to know a small town, not having to pack up, was a plus. The walks themselves are spectacular, especially the Malham Cove/Tarn loop. We had perfect weather, and the trails were not crowded. Our two lodgings were excellent.”Yorkshire Dales Twin Centre
“Having just two guest houses instead of moving on every day was a real treat and we loved it. Settle and Malham provided good bases for our walks. We’ll be looking at any other similar walks where we only move on once in the future. Such a good idea.”Yorkshire Dales Twin Centre
Not sure how these self-guided walks work? Check out our useful guide for new long-distance walkers to get to grips with what we provide and what your self-guided walking holiday will look like. Our holidays feature all the route notes, overnight accommodations and daily luggage transfers you need to get out there and enjoy the British countryside worry-free, with expert advice and 24/7 support.
