The hills are beckoning, but Hills often means Sheep, which means Leads. Hitherto I've just used whatever lead I've had kicking around at the time, but 2008 is looking like a promising year for getting out of flat Cambridgeshire . I am feeling extravagant and am going to treat Nesta to a nice harness (nothing to do with OH being out of the country, honest!). Does anyone have a favourite lead for all-day walking, and if so what sort is it?

We use these shock absorber leads, I can't recommend them enough for hill walking - they can be attached to your waist so you can be 'hands free'. Both mine have them when we are hillwalking with their eurohike harnesses

http://www.canine-spirit.com/shop/detail.asp?prodid=30

Can get them cheaper on ebay though

I like the eurohike harness too. I think it will be invaluable for hillwalking if you needed to lift your dog for any reason.

And I got my harness on ebay too

We used a harness with a retractable (Flippy) attached.....just recently done an 8 miler up in the dales....If your dog is generally good on a lead this combination works well

Steve

Just to say that I went with Kelly's recommendation of a Ruffwear 'Roamer' lead and it is BRILLIANT - have just spent 4 days in the Lakes with hands free for stick, scrambling and helping kids. Thanks Kelly

No probs - glad you liked it Wouldn't be without mine