Put the real details in the invitation
How long, how far to walk, whether there is seating. Missing details mean somebody has to ring and ask.
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Why it lands
An invitation without practical detail forces anyone with a condition to make a phone call in which they explain their needs to a stranger. Many people simply decline instead. Including the information by default — distance, duration, seating, steps, toilets — removes the disclosure and is useful to everyone else too, including people with small children and anyone who gets tired.
How
State how long it will run, how far the walk from parking or transport is, whether there is seating, and whether there are steps. Put it in the invitation itself rather than making it available on request.
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