The new initiative focuses on connection, conversation and community, bringing participants together for an eight-mile route across the town.
Walkers gathered at the hospice on Moormead Road in Wroughton this morning before setting off towards the Nigel Eady County Ground.
The event has been organised in partnership with Swindon Town F.C. and is designed to encourage men to speak more openly about mental health, grief and personal challenges.
By walking side by side, organisers hope to create an environment where conversations can happen naturally, without pressure or judgement.
It is the first time the walk has been held in Swindon, with the aim of breaking down barriers that often prevent men from opening up while building a sense of shared experience.
Registration opened at 8am at Prospect Hospice, with the walk beginning at 9am from Wroughton.
Participants are expected to arrive at the County Ground at around 12.30pm ahead of this afternoon’s fixture between Swindon Town and Accrington Stanley F.C.
Those taking part will attend the match as the final stage of a day combining physical activity with community support.
Money raised will help Prospect Hospice continue providing care for people with life-limiting illnesses, as well as support for families facing bereavement.
The charity delivers services both at its Wroughton base and in people’s homes across the region.
Organisers hope the strong turnout for its first year will see the walk become a regular fixture in the town’s calendar.
