Got my walking poles and used them

Yesterday I visited Cotswold Outdoor in Manchester to purchase walking poles. Cotswold give a 15% discount for those partaking in a Charity Challenge event hence my visit. Never having used walking poles before I had no idea on the difference and which ones to buy. I opted for the Grasmere T7 Antishock poles. They are quiet light weight and telescopic.

Grasmere T7 Antishock poles

Lancaster Canal

Maybe not hilly but as we were there today made sense to try the new poles out. I can say they are very useful for moving brambles out of the way! I did walk for 4 miles on the hottest day of the year so far, on an uneven surface. I learnt that I need to invest in a bigger water bottle and one that is easier to use than a normal one. What a faff with walking poles stopping to open ruck sack to get a drink. Oh the simple things.