Hey Wills how about this route that karl suggested
"all meet at Shell station, Mold. Stay on A494 Ruthin to Corwen, going through Bala onto Dolgellau then heading north on A470 going through Trawsfynydd onto Betws-y-Coed. Stop for chat and drinks. Join A5 to Corwen and back up A494 to Mold. Quality"
Anyone wishing to meet at mine in Warrington would be welcome