{"schemaVersion":"1.0","guide":{"id":"date-walk-with-seated-backup","title":"A walking date with a seated backup","published":true,"publishedOn":"2026-10-10","collection":"dates","label":"Dates & time for two","setting":"anywhere","description":"Choose a short familiar route and identify a place to sit before you begin. Either person can switch to the seated option without needing to justify it.","tags":["dates","dates","date","walk","with","seated","backup"],"answer":"Choose a short familiar route and identify a place to sit before you begin. Either person can switch to the seated option without needing to justify it. Keep the link about spending time together so the walking distance doesn't become an unexpected test of fitness.","duration":"Suggested: 60–90 minutes","budget":"Budget for any required purchase at the backup venue.","budgetDetail":"Budget for any required purchase at the backup venue. Agree the total before purchases or bookings. 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