It is easy for one to feel disheartened after, once again, being thrust into lockdown for our own safety. World Kindness Day on 13 November reminded people of the importance of being kind to others - but have you been kind to yourself during lockdown?
Now is the perfect time of year to step outside, breathe in the cold crisp air and admire the stunning Autumnal colours that are currently splashed all over the county.
Here are some of the best places in Northamptonshire to take a stroll in the Autumn.
![You can expect to see a spectrum of Autumn colours at Abington Park in Northampton.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTI3MTMyNDUx.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Abington Park
You can expect to see a spectrum of Autumn colours at Abington Park in Northampton. Photo: Clare Scott
![Irchester Country Park is located in Wellingborough.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTI3MTMyNDUy.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Irchester Country Park
Irchester Country Park is located in Wellingborough. Photo: Garry Soloman Photography
![Sywell Country Park is situated in Ecton, Northampton](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTI3MTMyNDUz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Sywell Country Park
Sywell Country Park is situated in Ecton, Northampton Photo: Sophie Rowell
![Twywell Hills and Dales is a paw-some location for a walk in Kettering.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTI3MTMyNDU0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Twywell Hills and Dales
Twywell Hills and Dales is a paw-some location for a walk in Kettering. Photo: Emma Toyah Lawes