20/04/2026
5 YEARS, Over 85 GROUPS, AND ONE HELL OF A JOURNEY. 🥾
Five years ago, I was standing in a car park in Telford, staring at the floor and wondering if anyone would actually show up. I didn’t have a grand strategy or a national map; I just had a head full of noise and a desperate need to find a better way to navigate life.
On that first walk, just one guy joined me. But that was enough.
Today, Men Walking and Talking has grown into a national brotherhood with over 85 active groups across 33 counties**. We’ve gone from one man in a car park to hundreds of men walking side-by-side every week, proving every single week that the "man up" narrative is total BS. We’ve replaced silence with conversation, and isolation with a community that actually has your back.
**WHERE IT ALL BEGAN 📍
To celebrate our 5th Birthday, we are going back to our roots in Shropshire. On May 17th, we’re heading to the Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd NT for our big 5th Birthday celebration 🎊.
This event isn’t just about marking a date on the calendar. It’s about celebrating every man who decided to take that first step. It’s about the Walk Leaders who give their time to keep the path open.
🎟️ JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD
We want as many of you there as possible. Whether you’re a regular at your local group or you’ve been lurking on our page for months waiting for a sign to join—this is it. Lace up and let’s walk. Everyone is welcome!
Register your place for the birthday walk here: 👉 https://www.menwalkingandtalking.co.uk/event/5-mile-laps-for-5-years-of-mwat/
💰 HELP US REACH THE NEXT PIN
Our goal is simple: a pin on the map for every man in the UK. We are a lean, grassroots charity, and we reinvest everything back into the front lines. If you can’t make the walk, or if you want to help us fuel the next five years of growth, please consider a donation to our birthday appeal.
Support the mission on JustGiving: 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/mwatbirthday?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL
Thank you for standing side-by-side with me for the last five years. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built, but I’m even more proud of the men who walk the path every week.
Dan Reid - Founder & Director, Men Walking and Talking CIC
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