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How to Choose the Right Walking Poles

Walking poles are worth considering for anyone doing regular UK hill walking, particularly if descents put strain on your knees or you are carrying a heavier pack. They are not essential kit for every walk, but on longer routes and rougher terrain, they earn their place. What Poles Actually Do The main benefits in practice: Knee protection on descents: Each downhill step puts several times your body weight through your knee joint.

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Best Trekking Poles UK (2025): Reviewed for British Trails

Trekking poles are one of those pieces of kit that go from optional to essential once you’ve used them in the right conditions. On a long descent with a heavy pack, on soft bog that needs testing before each step, crossing a swollen beck after a night of rain, poles earn their place quickly. The UK market has excellent options across the price range. Here’s what we’d recommend. Best Trekking Poles for UK Hillwalking Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork: Best Overall RRP: ~£90 (pair) | View on Amazon UK

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