Walking Sticks, Canes & Accessories
This department features our range of high-quality straight and folding walking sticks. A walking stick can be a great aid for people with mobility or balance issues. Walking stick accessories like rubber ‘ferrules’ are also available here. Ferrules fit to the bottom of the stick to prevent slipping. A walking stick with seat is another other popular product found in this section. Essential Aids’ folding walking sticks collapse down when not in use so they can fit in a handbag or rucksack. We also walking canes made from wood or lightweight aluminium. Check out these other mobility aids here.
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Replacement Crutch Ferrule - 16mm
These gripped rubber ferrules can be attached to crutches to prevent them from slipping.£0.79WAS £3.82with VAT Relief -
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Cooper Comfort Grip Ergo Stick
A right-handed ergonomic walking stick.£10.40WAS £15.52with VAT Relief -
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Luxury Embossed Chrome Walking Stick
A luxury walking stick with a decorative chrome knob handle and black beech wood shaft.£62.40WAS £69.28inc VAT -
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Economy Black Fischer Walking Stick
A low cost lightweight comfy grip walking stick available in left and right handed versions2 Options from£6.90with VAT Relief -
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Chestnut Wooden Walking Stick
A slip-resistant wooden walking stick.£14.88WAS £17.88inc VAT -
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Etched Adjust Walking Stick
A height-adjustable etched walking stick.£15.40WAS £21.73with VAT Relief -
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Hiking Antler Nordic Walking Stick
A walking pole made from natural staghorn.£69.40WAS £77.44inc VAT -
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Ultra-Lightweight PVC Walking Stick
A PVC handled walking stick.£8.90WAS £13.93with VAT Relief -
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Woodland Wooden Ladies Walking Stick
A comfortable wooden walking stick.£15.40WAS £16.99with VAT Relief -
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Walking Stick Clip
A clever little clip used to hold a walking stick on the edge of a table or handy surface.3 Options from£1.80with VAT Relief -
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Faux Leather Walking Stick Wrist Strap
An elasticated strap worn around the wrist to prevent a walking stick from being dropped.£2.40WAS £4.58inc VAT -
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Short Wooden Curve Handle Walking Stick
A walking aid made from natural chestnut with a comfortable crook-style handle.£8.90WAS £12.58with VAT Relief -
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Durable Walking Stick Bag
A heavy duty walking stick bag designed to hold the majority of folding walking sticks.£3.49WAS £6.49with VAT Relief -
Mulberry Rose Walking Stick Cover
A patterned bag for holding and storing a folding walking stick.£20.84inc VAT -
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Shock Absorb Walking Stick
A shock-absorbing walking stick.3 Options from£14.90with VAT Relief -
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Fold-Down Anatomical Walking Stick
A fold-down walking stick.2 Options from£11.90with VAT Relief -
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Etched Black Comfy Grip Adjustable Walking Stick
An adjustable aluminium walking stick that comes in a left and right-handed version.2 Options from£15.40with VAT Relief -
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Adjustable Economy Walking Stick
An aluminium walking stick that has a comfortable wooden handle.3 Options from£14.90with VAT Relief -
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Woodland Floral Comfy Grip Walking Stick
An adjustable aluminium walking stick with an ergonomic handle.2 Options from£15.40with VAT Relief -
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Rubber Crutch Ferrules - 22mm - Pack of 4 - Pack of 4
Grey ferrules that provide excellent grip and stability to crutches.£2.90WAS £3.08with VAT Relief -
Physio Ergonomic Massage Stick
An ergonomic message stick used to relieve soreness and aches in muscles.£6.56inc VAT -
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Height Adjustable Aluminium Walking Stick
A durable yet lightweight aluminium walker fitted with contoured plastic handles.£6.40with VAT Relief -
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Adjustable Anodised Walking Stick
An adjustable anodised walking stick.3 Options from£7.99with VAT Relief -
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Adjustable White Grip Walking Stick
An ergonomic white walking stick.2 Options from£10.40with VAT Relief -
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Coopers Curved Walking Stick
A wooden D-handled walking stick.2 Options from£9.67with VAT Relief -
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HurryCane Walking Stick
The large three tip base conveniently stands on its own when not in use and gives superior balance and stability.4 Options from£14.95with VAT Relief -
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Tall Crooked Wooden Walking Stick
This walking aid is made from natural chestnut and comes with a crooked handle.£7.40WAS £16.47with VAT Relief -
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Ergonomic Folding Walking Stick
This lightweight walking stick collapses down in an instant, making it easy to slip into a bag or pocket.4 Options from£13.40with VAT Relief
A walking stick provides support to those who may have difficulty walking unaided.
Typically a user will use one stick, but some people use two at the same time, one in each hand.
People with general mobility difficulties which impair their capacity to walk often use a support stick or cane.
Many elderly people use walking canes both in the home and outdoors.
They may also assist people recovering from injury.
No, there are numerous styles of walking sticks:
Traditional wooden sticks - conventional designs remain popular today.
Many sticks of this kind have the 'crook' style of handle and are made with various kinds of wood.
Sticks of this kind may need cutting down to size.
Aluminium adjustable walking sticks - modern aluminium alloys are rigid yet strong and light in weight.
This, along with its non-corrosive properties, make it an ideal metal for many mobility aids, including walking sticks.
Aluminium walking sticks are usually height adjustable by means of two interconnecting shafts.
One slides inside the other and can be set to the designed extension by means of a simple pin clip, which is easy to adjust.
Walking sticks with ergonomic handles - conventional walking sticks often have fairly narrow handles.
In some cases, this may cause pain in the hands, especially if the stick is used for prolonged periods.
Those suffering from Arthritis in the hands often report this kind of discomfort.
Some walking sticks have special handles which are both contoured in shape and wider than the standard.
This 'ergonomic' design means they spread the user's weight through the palms, increasing comfort.
These handles are sometimes called 'Fischer' handles.
It's important to note that they are designed specifically to fit either the left or right hand, so make sure you select the correct one.
'Ferrules' are the rubber or plastic cap which fits to the end of the stick and makes contact with the ground as you walk.
They provide a high-friction surface which reduces the chance of the end of the stick slipping on hard surfaces.
Ferrules are available in different sizes to accommodate the various shaft diameters found in walking sticks.
Make sure you measure your stick and make the appropriate choice of ferrule.
Yes, they are more stable and will stand up unsupported if need be.
This makes them ideal for people who might have difficulty bending to the floor and picking up conventional walking sticks.
The drawback with walking sticks with three or four feet is that they are fairly bulky mobility aids.
This makes them less manoeuvrable than standard sticks.
'Bariatric' heavy duty walking aids which have reinforced shafts are available for obese individuals who need reliably strong mobility aids.
Aluminium sticks can be easily adjusted to size, with solid wood sticks must be cut to the desired length.
Folding walking sticks have a locking mechanism which makes them rigid when in use but are able to fold away quickly for easy stowage.
They are not as strong as solid walking sticks, so it's important to check the maximum weight capacity before choosing one.