This article looks at some of the benefits and how to use poles for hill walking: Why should I use poles? Walking poles help reduce stress on the knees. Stepping down causes the cartilage of the knee ...

Outdoor writer and photographer Chris Townsend presents this series of hill walking how-to films. In this episode Chris shows you how to use walking poles. Everything you need to know about the ...

Nordic walking is a technique for walking with the help of poles - think cross-country skiing ... but there are numerous classes across the UK that’ll take you from beginner to expert in ...

Nordic walking, a fitness trend that uses poles to mimic the movements of cross-country skiing, is believed to burn 20% more ...

A walker was rescued from Scafell Pike in the Lake District in November 2024 after 'hopping' on his walking poles downhill after an ankle injury.