Walking stick

There's a wide choice of walking poles at all prices online. You don't have to get an expensive one and often they fold up when you don't need them.
I'm thinking of getting one, not because I actually need help walking, but because I'm very inclined to turn my ankle over and end up on the ground! I'm going to look for one that will also act as a support for my camera - you can get ones that fit on like a tripod does - because it tends to wobble.

If you can't manage hills without a stick then yes, you'll need it.
I love St Ives, friend and myself stayed at the Carbis Bay hotel right on the front. One of our best holidays.

A walking pole or two is a good idea, but make sure you fit the correct tip, it will probably come with both. Rubber for hard surfaces and metal tip for off road soft surfaces.
If you are thinking of getting fitter try Nordic Walking with two long poles, supposed to be very good for you, but I have never tried it.

It is a beautiful place, you will have a great holiday there.

If you are considering buying an ordinary walking stick it should really be measured properly. Although pharmacies sell them they do not measure. Mine were supplied by the physio post op so I was okay.

I needed a walking stick for a few months after Christmas. I bought a lovely one on Amazon but Boots sell the same type. It folds up and comes with a useful bag, it also extends so you can alter the length very easily. It comes with instructions on how to do it and you can find them online. If you’re using it to help with walking on holiday I wouldn’t think you’d need to see a physio. Don’t forget there are also walking sticks specifically for walkers. I also have those as well.

I use a Craghoppers stick which is a walking pole with a 'walking stick' handle. It is retractable and adjustable to any height. I had to replace the rubber ferrule and bought the kind sold in Decathlon for Scandinavian poles. I think they are called 'paws'.

In hilly country I would think the walking stick is more for balance coming DOWN hills.
So a strong support is needed.
Enjoy your holiday .

We always used walking sticks even when younger and yes as Fennel said important for downhill.

I bought a $2 one and my grandson helped paint it and add butterfly stickers. We then varnished the whole thing.

It's been much admired.

I read somewhere that walking with two good sprung poles can take up to forty pounds of pressure off your knees coming downhill. I wouldn’t be without mine. If you can afford it, get the ones with cork handles; they really do absorb moisture from your hands better than any other material.

Thanks everyone - very helpful. I wasn't thinking of the downhill problem more support on dragging myself uphill lol

Flexifoot - the base is flexible and will adapt to hills.

This means that the base is always flush to the ground and therefore more secure. www.flexyfoot.com/

Nordic walking poles. I bought mine from a shop in Cumbria specialising in outdoor activities. They have 2 attachments per pole. One set of rubber tips for hard surfaces and another saucer shaped one for snow.
I bought ones with cork grips. Only £13.99 per pair in the sale. You can really speed when using them both.
Good luck.

Snap Greyduster

Lots of choice online. Mine are height adjustable, carbon fibre and have a degree of suspension which aids walking.