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:
5. Sarehole Mill
This water mill site as well as the surrounding area influenced the Middle Earth which J.R.R. Tolkien created in his literature. | Sarehole Mill Museum
6. Birmingham Oratory
The Birmingham Oratory was created by Cardinal John Henry Newman who was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI during a mass in Cofton Park in Birmingham on 19 September 2010. (Credit: Getty Images/ Christopher Furlong) | Getty Images
7. Sutton Park
A natural gem in the area, one of the largest urban parks in Europe, the area has a wide array of differing landscapes with open heathland, woodlands and even seven lakes. | PhotobyLaurentiu - stock.adobe.c
8. Malvern Hills
The Malvern Hills are a remarkable picnic spot, standing tall on the border of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. With open hilltops, wooded slopes, and a small stream flowing into a lake, it’s a picturesque setting for a picnic. | rickbowden - stock.adobe.com Photo: Malvern Hills