Hand Crafted Walking Sticks


Whidbey Walks sticks are always one of a kind. Made from local wood of the northwest forests, each one comes with a comfortable hand grip, generous leather strap and a fitted copper tip. Our specialty is creating sticks to your order.

Roll your mouse over the thumbnail photos above to see some sample designs in more detail.

Graduates with Walking Sticks

Graduates from the Whidbey Writers MFA program receive
Whidbey Walks sticks and staffs to start them on their journey as writers.


What Are the Physical benefits of walking?

The aerobic benefits of walking transfer directly to running, weight lifting and bicycling.

“Walking is a way of living a healthy life and sustaining a sense of connectedness to the land and the community.” From the Island County Plan for Health Living.

How to Order

Send us the following information:

  • Your Height
  • Your glove size: small, medium or large
  • Desired Wood: light, dark, red, heavily grained or plain
  • Heft: straight, curved, well tapered, less tapered
  • Reach us at:

    woods@whidbeywalks.com or by phone: 360-321-0533

    We can send pictures of what we have in stock, or work with you on your own design.

    Planning travel to Whidbey Island? Come by our shop, we’d love to meet you!

    How does a Walking Stick differ from a Staff?
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    Why use a Walking Stick?

    From the shillelagh to Nordic walking poles, walking sticks have been used since pre-history.

    Using a well crafted stick when hiking or walking not only provides poise and balance but measurably increases your hiking speed.

    Don with Walking Sticks