#WildlifeWednesday: "With their russet fur and tufted ears, a red squirrel is a captivating sight. Autumn is a great time to see them as they forage nuts for the long winter months." Learn where to spot red squirrels on the Wildlife Trusts website: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/where_to_see_red_squirrels

The John Muir Way strings together the best sights of the Scottish heartland along low-level paths. Visit the Glengoyne Distillery, the Roman remains at the Antonine Wall and Edinburgh Castle, to name but a few possibilities.Learn more here: https://www.contours.co.uk/john-muir-way-trail

Here's a fun little game to get your brains working today!Can you name the popular walking trail that these pictures spell out?

"The most important thing a walker has is his or her footwear, because frankly – and without wishing to scare anyone – nothing will make you more miserable than a bad choice."Check out Damian Hall's recommendations for walking boots here: https://www.contours.co.uk/reviewed-walking-boots-by-damian-hall

We asked members of the Contours team what they love about #walking in #autumn:"I love it when my dog runs through the golden, crunchy leaves!" Hayley P - Tour Pack Team.

Looking for inspiration on where to go this autumn? This article by Country and Townhouse showcases some of the best places to visit during the season of colour; the majority of which can be explored with the help of our holidays!Read more here: https://www.countryandtownhouse.co.uk/travel/seasons-guide-uk-autumn/

This photo of Alnmouth View was taken by Christine May during her Contours Walking Holiday along St Oswald's Way! Thanks for sharing!If you've been on one of our holidays, why not enter our photo competition? Click here to find out more: https://www.contours.co.uk/photo-competition

Enjoy a bracing walk along the Fife Coastal Path this autumn and get 10% off the cost of your holiday!Click here to learn more: https://www.contours.co.uk/autumn-2018-offer

The Peak District National Park boasts steep limestone valleys, dramatic gritstone ridges, tranquil woods and moorland plateaus, creating an ideal landscape for autumn walking.Check out our film, a brief look at the Peak District National Park, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEYiaqMrZJM&t=115s

Today's #FloraFriday showcases ivy, a UK-wide climbing plant which flowers in the autumn between September and November, producing small, yellowish green clusters known as umbels.Learn more about ivy on the Woodland Trust website here: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/trees-woods-and-wildlife/plants-and-fungi/woodland-wildflowers/ivy/

What do you love about walking in autumn?

Here at Contours, we want to celebrate the season of colour and highlight all the reasons why you should enjoy a walk in the autumn.Read more about why you should walk in autumn here: https://www.contours.co.uk/-advice-why-you-should-walk-in-autumn