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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Folding Adjustable Walking Stick
These folding sticks are available in numerous colourful designs.24 Options from£13.40with VAT Relief -
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Down Under Storage Bag
This inventive wheelchair bag makes superb use of the space beneath the seat of your wheelchair.£21.40WAS £22.42with VAT Relief -
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Adjustable Crutches with Moulded PVC Handles
Adjustable crutches with comfortable PVC handles.£16.40WAS £18.05with VAT Relief -
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Flexyfoot Walking Stick Foot - Black
When the original Flexyfoot Ferrule base of your walking stick becomes worn or damaged, the black Flexyfoot Walking Stick Foot serves as a practical and cost-effective replacement.3 Options from£3.40with VAT Relief -
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Coopers Ergo Comfort Grip Walking Stick - Left Handed
An ergonomic comfortable walking stick.£10.40WAS £14.17with VAT Relief -
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Walking Stick Wrist Strap
An elastic strap that prevents a walking aid from slipping or being dropped.2 Options from£1.40with VAT Relief -
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Flexyfoot Walking Stick Foot - Grey
When your original Flexyfoot Ferrule base on your walking stick is worn or damaged, the grey Flexyfoot Walking Stick Foot comes to the rescue. It's a highly versatile solution, designed in a single size that fits seamlessly with all Flexyfoot Walking Stick Ferrules.3 Options from£3.40with 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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Coopers Curved Walking Stick
A wooden D-handled walking stick.2 Options from£9.67with VAT Relief -
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Fixed Walking Sticks/Canes
These walking sticks are available in a whole range of styles and construction materials.3 Options from£10.99with VAT Relief -
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Coopers Fischer Stick Handle
Biometrically shaped Fischer handle distributes pressure evenly across the hand.2 Options from£10.40with VAT Relief -
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Folding Walking Stick With Fischer Handle
Ideal for people who find narrow handles uncomfortable to lean on.2 Options from£11.90with VAT Relief -
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Folding Walking Stick
This walking stick folds away when not in use and is available in a variety of colours.3 Options from£15.40with VAT Relief -
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Z-Tec Fixed Cane with Standard Handle
Aluminium cane with stylish wood finish and gold band, built to be lightweight yet strong.£12.40with VAT Relief -
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Black Palm Grip Walking Stick
An aluminium walking stick with an ergonomically shaped handle.2 Options from£11.90with VAT Relief -
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Tri-Support Walking Stick Tip
This walking stick tip improves stability and comfort and is compatible with most sticks and canes.£3.95WAS £11.68with VAT Relief -
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Walking Stick With Four Feet
A walking cane with an extra wide base for enhanced stability.£21.95with VAT Relief -
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Walking Stick With Three Feet
A walking stick with a wide and extra stable base section.£23.40WAS £27.23with VAT Relief -
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Extendable Plastic Handled Walking Stick with Engraved Pattern
These walking sticks have unique and attractive patterns on their shafts.4 Options from£7.40with VAT Relief -
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Cane/Crutch Holder
Enables you to easily balance your walking stick on the edge of a table.2 Options from£1.80with VAT Relief -
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Economy Walking Stick Strap
A strap that slips over your wrist and which prevents your walking stick from falling to the floor.2 Options from£1.40with VAT Relief -
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Flexyfoot Walking Stick Ice Boot
The Flexyfoot Walking Stick Ice Boot is a specially crafted accessory designed to complement all Flexyfoot Ferrules. This ice boot can be effortlessly and swiftly placed over the ferrule base, allowing for easy adaptation of walking sticks to different weather conditions. Once affixed, the Flexyfoot Ice Boot greatly enhances grip and instils confidence in users when navigating slippery, icy terrain.3 Options from£5.80with 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.