I am heading up to the Oakley Arms (North Wales?)to meet up with a group of mates from the SX forum on the 22nd September. I know all the roads you mention as I used to live on Wirral so a stones throw for me then. I will be travelling a wee bit further than the Wirral this time though. SW France, stop with a mate in Basildon for a night then on up to the Oakley arms, we are staying in cottages owned by the Oakley arms. Should be fun 15 of us, let's hope the weather Gods are good.