For Mental Health Awareness Week and future walks or getting active - we have found some hidden beauty nature hot spots within the City of Derby for you to explore!
Do you fancy a walk in Derby to discover hidden nature spots? Check out the map below to give you a starting point and some destinations on your journey for Mental Health Awareness Week or in the future if you want to get active!
Within these hidden nature spots, you will find all sorts of activities to get involved with which are family friendly and there are some great photo opportunities too. You will discover more within the City of Derby and may you give alternative places to go in the future as a change of scenery.
Walking out in the fresh air and spending time in nature can have benefits on your mental health. It can have positive effects such as improving your mood, reducing stress and making new connections.
If you want to find out ways to connect more with nature, RSPB have a birdwatching tick sheet that is great for the whole family and will encourage learning about nature.
We would love to see all your photos in these hidden beautiful nature hot spots so make sure you tag the Union of Students (#derbyunion) on instagram and facebook. If you have any hot spots that you think would be a great addition to the map, please let us know and we can add them to the map for other students to get involved with!