The Independent and Yahoo will earn a commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. A reliable pair of walking poles can be an essential ...

Walking poles (often called trekking poles) assist with balance and stability on uneven terrain. They also help alleviate the strain suffered by your knees – experts estimate that when used properly, ...

Though loads of gnarled old-timers might think of trekking poles as “nerdy” or “only for speed-walking grannies,” the science is in, and it says that using a simple set of walking sticks in each hand ...