NCT Walk and Talk groups are free, local walks for new mums and dads to support each other by meeting face-to-face to chat and share experiences.

Discover the benefits of our Walk and Talk groups, see upcoming walks in your area, and learn how to become a volunteer.

Join a NCT Walk and Talk

Mums at a Walk & Talk event
Walk and Talk at the seaside
Walk and Talk Dads

Benefits of Walk and Talks

We launched our Walk and Talk groups during the pandemic in September 2020. The groups were built on the concept established by NCT volunteers of hosting local walking groups. 

Led by NCT volunteers, our Walk and Talk groups give parents the opportunity to:

  • get outdoors with their babies on a safe and accessible route
  • improve their mental health and wellbeing 
  • make new friends and feel part of a community
NCT Walk & Talk
Two volunteers with parents on a Walk and Talk

NCT Walk and Talk has given me a reason to get up and ready on those difficult days. Even if we don't always make it on time, at least we're up and dressed. It’s had such a huge impact on my wellbeing as a new mum during lockdown.

Vicki

Without NCT Walk and Talk, I'd feel lost and isolated. It's a chance to discuss things with other parents. I'm a first time mum with no other mums in my friendship groups or family. The walks have made a massive difference to me.

Claire

Find local Walk and Talk groups

Enter your postcode to find a local event near you.

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16 Oct
Moor Park Walk & Talk
10:00am - 11:30am
Moor Park, Preston, PR1 6AU
Free
16 Oct
Bumps and Babies Walk and Talk
10:00am - 12:45pm
Arrow Valley Lake, Redditch, B98 0LJ
Free
16 Oct
NCT Walk and Talk: Devonport Park
10:00am - 11:00am
Devonport Park, Plymouth, PL1 4BU
Free
16 Oct
Walk and Talk Warley Woods
10:30am - 11:30am
Warley Woods, Smethwick, B67 5ED
16 Oct
Walk & Talk - Wyre Forest
11:00am - 12:00pm
Wyre Forest, Bewdley, DY14 9XQ
16 Oct
Walking event (Delamere)
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Delamere Forrest, CW8 2HZ
Free
17 Oct
Sanders Park walk and talk
9:30am - 11:00am
Sanders Park, B61 7JP
17 Oct
Walk and Talk Sutton Coldfield
10:30am - 11:30am
Sutton Park Visitor Centre, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2YT
Free
17 Oct
Walk and Talk - Seaton Park 10.30am
10:30am - 11:30am
Seaton Park, Aberdeen, AB24 1RQ
18 Oct
Southport Walk Talk - Marine Lake - 9:30-10:30am
9:30am - 10:30am
Marine Lake, Southport, PR9 0EA
Free
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Volunteer as a NCT Walk and Talk leader

We're looking for volunteers to help organise local Walk and Talk events and offer a vital support network to parents.

How you can help

New parents can often feel very isolated, especially if they have moved to a new area, are a long way from family or don't know anyone else with children. You can help. 

As an NCT Walk and talk volunteer you can offer a vital support network to parents in your local area. In our survey 95% of parents who attended a Walk and Talk group felt less isolated and that their mood improved. 74% felt less anxious and 91% felt part of a community.

Sign up as a NCT Walk and talk volunteer 

What's involved

Planning your walk

Choose a route. It could be a walk you know, a walk around a park or perhaps a local footpath.

Check the route

Read our risk assessment and complete a checklist to unlock your walk.

Advertising your walk

We will help you set up a booking link so you know how many people to expect. We'll also help you advertise your walk to new and expectant parents in your area. Please note all walks must be open to the public.

At the start of the walk

Arrive early to welcome everyone and introduce yourself and NCT.

On the walk

Chat to parents and encourage conversation. Enjoy the walk!

At the end of the walk

Thank everyone for coming and let them know how to sign up to other local events.