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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

21 majestic West Midlands beauty spots where you can beat the January blues surrounded by nature

21 breathtaking beauty spots in the West Midlands, perfect for escaping the winter blues and surrounding yourself with nature.

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:

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