With Spring now here and the weather improving, many of us will be getting out and about more. In fact the weather was so lovely last weekend I took a little trip down to to Northumberland on Sunday to take in one of the walks around Hadrian's Wall. It was a fresh Spring day, with mostly blue skies and the landscape around there was simply beautiful. I took with me one of my trusty hiking staves, which has seen a lot of use, but after all these years it is still going strong!
We've noticed that our range of wooden hiking staves has been particularly popular the past month, so we thought we would feature these in this week's blog. Whether you are an occasional rambler or a seasoned hill walker, ensuring you have one of these by your side will make the walk more stable, and help you navigate particularly rough terrain with ease.
At the Stick & Cane Shop we have an assortment of different hiking staves made from a variety of wood types. We cater also to all budgets, so you are sure to find a hiking stave ideal for both your needs and your wallet.
I have selected a few of our favourites below to show you some of the range available. But be sure to check out our full range of Wooden Hiking Staves here if you'd like to know more.
Natural Ash Hiking Stave
For those looking for a beautiful stick on a budget, try the Natural Ash hiking stave with leather wrist thong and plain metal ferrule. It has been harvested from sustainable forests. This traditional walking stick is chest height and is very popular with walkers and hikers.
The dimensions of the walking stick are:
Length is 126cm
Weight is 700g
The stick diameter at the top just under the handle is 30mm and tapers down to 26mm at the ferrule end
It is fitted with a metal ferrule
Will fit an "RFA25" type rubber ferrule size 25mm internal diameter
Blackthorn Hiking Stave with Leather Wrist Loop
Blackthorn hiking stave with leather wrist loop. This beautifully strong hiking pole features one of the most sought-after woods for walking sticks. It is prixed for its rich colour and the characterful appearance created by its spiny thorns. The blackthorn wood has been lacquered and is from sustainable sources. This traditional walking stick is chest height and is very popular with walkers and hikers. Features combi-ferrule.
The dimensions of the hiking stave are:
Length is approximately 125cm
Weight is 510g
The stick diameter at the top just under the handle is aprox 26mm and tapers down to 20mm at the ferrule end
It is fitted with a combi-ferrule
Hand Carved Thumb Rest Hiking Stave
If you want to treat yourself to a stunning hiking stave this season, why not choose the attractive hiking stave features a beautifully carved thumb rest. This is a long stick that comes to around lower-abdomen height. This beautiful country walking stick is hand made by a local Scottish craftsman. The shaft is made from the traditional country wood, hazel, which is prized for its interesting sheen and colour. Hardwood sculpted handle.
The dimensions of the walking stick are:
Total Length is 117.5cm
Length to thumb rest is 112.5cm
Weight is 360g
The stick diameter at the top just under the handle is aprox 24mm and tapers down to 19mm at the ferrule end