That goes a little bit further South but definitely worth the detour, the alternative is the A44 between Newtown and Aberystwyth although it isn't too bad it's going to be dull being on the same road for so long. I did it near the end of the Snowdon & Coast 400 (but that was from 2am to 6am and going the other way).
The a44 is a bit of a bore to ride but does have some stunning views. I'd go for Newtown Llani and then Llanidloes down to Rhyader via the back roads and then up the elan valley and over, all as suggested above.
I can't remeber if there is a tidy laney route from Welshpool to Newtown as my mind is having a senior moment.
Then again I'd suggest Abergwesyn Pass from Beulah over to Tregaron as being a must in that part of the world. Devil's Staircase. Top road.
As Greg says Abergwesyn is another must but, its further south and a real lung buster, If you were going that way there is a nice road from Tregaron to the coast south of Ystwyth.
Over to Church Stretton, Craven Arms (only busyroad bit), Knighton, back roads to Crossgates via Llanbister Road and then on to Rhyader over the Mountain Road to Cwmystwyth, then follow the Ystwyth, more or less to Aberystwyth.
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