Abstract: A walking aid (1) for attachment to a leg (2) of a walking stick or crutch, comprises a foot plate (3), and an attachment device in the form of a rubber molding (6) for attaching the foot plate (3) to the leg (2). The foot plate (3) and the attachment device (6) are constructed and arranged such that in use with the leg (2) attached to the foot plate (3), a portion (8) of a peripheral edge (5) of the foot plate (3) protrudes a sufficient amount (l) to enable the leg (2) when resting on the ground to be tilted to a substantially upright position by appropriate application of foot pressure to the portion (8), thereby enabling a person with disability to pick up a dropped walking stick or crutch.