Irish Blackthorn & Rowan Walking Stick – Handcrafted Traditional walking stick

Dimensions: 42.5 inches (108 cm) tall | Weight: 800 g Head: 8 cm × 4 cm (narrow natural profile) Shaft: 4 cm diameter tapering to 3 cm at the tip

This handsome, sturdy Irish walking stick combines two of the most revered native woods: a solid Irish Blackthorn head with a Rowan (Mountain Ash) shaft.

The Woods & Why They’re Exceptional

Blackthorn (Sloe) is the classic choice for premium Irish walking sticks and shillelaghs. It is exceptionally dense, tough, and impact-resistant with a beautiful dark heartwood that often features striking natural figuring and subtle colour variations. Blackthorn polishes to a deep, rich sheen and is renowned for its longevity — many blackthorn sticks last generations with proper care. Its natural hardness makes it ideal for a walking stick that will see real use on trails, hills, or as a reliable companion on everyday walks.

Rowan (Mountain Ash) is a legendary wood in Irish and Celtic tradition. Known for its strength combined with surprising flexibility, Rowan is lightweight yet extremely resilient, making it perfect for a long walking shaft. It has a warm, light-to-golden colour with attractive straight grain that gives the stick elegance and character. In folklore, Rowan is considered a protective tree (often called “the traveller’s tree”), believed to ward off misfortune — many walkers and hikers still choose it for that extra sense of security on the path. It also resists splitting and wears beautifully over time.

Together, the dense Blackthorn head provides a comfortable, confident grip while the Rowan shaft offers excellent balance, shock absorption, and a lively yet strong feel in the hand.

Features & Details

• Overall length: 42.5 inches / 108 cm – a tall, commanding stick ideal for taller users or those who prefer extra reach on rough terrain.
• Weight: 800 g – substantial enough to feel reassuring and useful as a staff, yet not overly heavy for extended walks.
• Narrow natural Blackthorn head (8 cm × 4 cm) – mounted from the exact piece available, giving it an authentic, organic shape rather than a bulky knob. Comfortable in the palm and visually striking.
• Tapered Rowan shaft – starts at 4 cm diameter and elegantly tapers to 3 cm for a refined feel and improved swing weight.
• Traditional handmade construction with secure mounting of the head to the shaft.
• Finished with multiple coats of natural oil for protection and to enhance the beauty of both woods.

Whether you’re hiking the Wicklow Mountains, exploring the Burren, or simply want a distinguished everyday walking companion with deep Irish heritage, this Blackthorn & Rowan stick is built to last and improve with age.

A true piece of Ireland you can carry with pride.