January is seen as a depressing month, with the festivities from Christmas and New Year’s behind us.
And with Blue Monday gone by, it is important to make sure that we are all taking care of our mental and physical wellbeing.
That is why we have rounded up 21 of our favourite West Midlands locations that are ideal for reconnecting with nature.
In our opinion, these beauty spots are enjoyable no matter the weather!
Take a look at these 21 breathtaking West Midlands beauty spots below:
1. White Ladies Priory
These historical ruins are less than an hour's drive from Birmingham, and were once home to Augustinian canonesses and visited by Charles II. | Richard Croft, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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2. Ludlow Castle
Enjoy a scenic view of this medieval fortress. | Fabian Musto, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
3. Highbury Hall and Park
The building offers a selection of tours that will focus on different aspects of Highbury and the Chamberlains’ story. | picture courtesy Birmingham Heritage Week
4. Moseley Bog
Believed to be the inspiration for Tolkien's ancient forests in his books The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit on January 03, 2019 in Birmingham, England. Moseley Bog is a nature reserve in the Moseley area of Birmingham and is close to the childhood home of the author J.R.R. Tolkien . The ancient woodland surrounding the bog was his inspiration to create the ancient forests in his books, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) | Getty Images