A riot of colour

Get set for the “Happiest 5k in Shropshire” on 1st April – the Lingen Davies Colour Run at the Sansaw Estate. Volunteers will be waiting at the colour stations to douse runners with colour powder as they pass. Finishing with a clean T-shirt is not an option! Tickets £23 (under-13s £8.50), includes white T-shirt. Fundraising welcome. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. www.lingendavies.co.uk

New brews

Shropshire Real Ale Trail is the ultimate pub crawl, taking in some of the best pubs in the county with transport laid on! Shropshire has a long history of brewing, and hosts no fewer than 19 microbreweries. Trail buses run every 45 minutes from 11am-10pm on 22nd April, allowing you to stay as little or as long as you want in each pub. Over-24s only. £25. www.realaletrail.co.uk

Walk up an appetite!

Boot up for the Shropshire Tasty Trail on 23rd April, a 7.5 mile walk around the private Oteley estate, with three stops for a starter, main course and dessert (with drinks). Enjoy the stunning parkland while sampling the finest locally sourced ingredients. £39.95, booking essential. www. shropshiretastytrails.co.uk