Best east to west headed to the sea. Go to IMBA site for details. Fastest time I'm aware is 12hrs non stop! (was covered in WMB or MBR? some time ago). As far as campsites - we didn't bother and bivvy'd at the top of the Elan Valley - more fun but there are campsites sites dotted along the way. I've done the full fat Craven Arms to Tywyn and the std Knighton to Macc - there are loads of variations to the route TBH. Take your pick.

Cheers  we are just doing the standard route over two days and want to camp near a pub for a few scoops.

Campsite at Devils Bridge?

Brill ! Cheers for the help.

Just received the maps and route info pack from IMBA.......£9.50 for badly photocopied maps .....NOT HAPPY  come on IMBA  you must be able to do better at least copy 1:25000  maps  so the details can be seen ...................POOR