Some local Essex knowledge sought, please…

[CharlieB]

I have plotted a route from Chesham to Harwich that I'll be doing late in July to catch a ferry there. Most of the route is on secondary or smaller roads and some cycle paths I've found.
However there is a stretch through Braintree and to Marks Tey that uses the A120 for about 10 miles, and I can't see a reasonable way of avoiding this. Is this road ok, or do I really need to find a way to avoid it? It'll be on a Monday at about 2-3 in the afternoon.
Thank you!

 

[cm2mackem]

Avoid it , its busy

 

[jiberjaber]

I have plotted a route from Chesham to Harwich that I'll be doing late in July to catch a ferry there. Most of the route is on secondary or smaller roads and some cycle paths I've found.
However there is a stretch through Braintree and to Marks Tey that uses the A120 for about 10 miles, and I can't see a reasonable way of avoiding this. Is this road ok, or do I really need to find a way to avoid it? It'll be on a Monday at about 2-3 in the afternoon.
Thank you!

Avoid!!11!!

Where about in Braintree? There are quite a few options Might also consider staying above Braintree and travelling via Pebmarsh/Bures though this is probably more 'scenic'