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much appreciated, cheers for the suggestions @Greenbank. we're certainly going to incorporate as many not-to-be-missed places as we can
looks like we're going to get an ace route with lfgss forum help :-) we will have a support vehicle for any necessary camping gear and some luggage, the group will be about 8 persons I think
peter_v
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Looks like a stunning route and it's going to be interesting if you're carrying camping gear (by the looks of your stops at various campsites).
Perfect route from North of Bristol over the Severn Bridge. It can be a bit tricky to get in the right place to cycle over the Severn Bridge, you want to aim for here http://goo.gl/maps/PG3oE
Most A-roads in Wales are generally lovely although the A40 between Raglan and Abergavenny has a suitable alternative that you're already using.
The A465 from Merthyr is another one to avoid given the useful non A-road alternative, but there's plenty of chances to switch between the two if the A465 this out to single carriageway.
No idea about the section from Abergavenny to Machynlleth but the A487 North from Machynlleth is very nice. Done that road a few times. The A470 from Dolgellau is stunning, shame you're not going as far as Llanberis (just for the views of Snowdon from Pen-y-Pass).
No reason not to use the section of A5 you've used past Capel Curig through Betws-y-Coed to Corwen. More stunning views (if you're lucky with the weather) if you look back at Snowdon.
You'll notice the difference in roads the minute you go back over the border into England. Don't know much about the roads from that point on.
For the Peak District I'd gladly use any of the roads from this ride again: http://www.strava.com/activities/162788637