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If you love birds and open water, choose De Groote Peel National Park, one of the richest bird areas in Western Europe. For long, flat walks, follow the wide paths of Landgoed Stippelberg near De Rips. With a pushchair or wheelchair, head to Natuurpoort Vennenhorst in Someren, with its paved Allemansroutes. If you love heath and far views, the Strabrechtse Heide is your place.

No, the Peel consists of separate nature areas spread across the six Peel municipalities. You'll find raised bog at De Groote Peel National Park, heath at the Strabrechtse Heide and forest at Landgoed Stippelberg. Each area has its own entrance and its own routes. Look up the area you want to visit to find the nearest car park.

Yes, a paved two-kilometre route starts at Buitencentrum De Pelen. It is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The three and six-kilometre routes partly run over log bridges and unpaved ground. At Natuurpoort Vennenhorst in Someren you'll find the Allemanspad. This paved path is five kilometres long and runs along the Keelven. You can shorten it to three kilometres. You'll find more paved routes under accessible outings.

Yes, keep your dog on a lead in the Peel's nature areas. During the breeding season from 15 March to 15 July and the bird migration from 15 October to 30 November, parts of the areas are closed. This gives breeding and migrating birds the peace they need. Stay on the paths and check the signs at the entrance to the area.

Start at Natuurpoort Vennenhorst in Someren, walk the Keelven route through forest, heath and fens and finish with lunch at Boscafé De Soete Inval. For a different atmosphere, go to Buitencentrum De Pelen at De Groote Peel National Park, with its own café after your walk through the raised bog. Coming as a group? Book a table in advance.

In De Groote Peel National Park you walk over log bridges through quiet raised bog. The area covers 1,500 hectares and is known for its rich birdlife. Routes of two, three and six kilometres start from Buitencentrum De Pelen. Between 15 March and 15 July parts are closed for the breeding season. At the visitor centre, choose the route that fits the time you have.