📜 Centuries-old footpath in Essex, England, connecting Wakering Stairs to Foulness Island. It begins as a rickety causeway and disappears into the sea at high tide.
🔍 Known for its treacherous tidal mud, quicksand, and unexploded ordnance.

Why Go

🚶 Unique historical and perilous medieval road experience.
✨ Enchanting silence and isolation.
🏞️ Incredible views of the atmospheric surroundings.
🚗 Possible to drive a vehicle across (with risk).
📜 Historically significant, it was the only access to Foulness Island before 1932.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Exceptionally dangerous with high drowning rates, fast tides, deep mud, quicksand, and unexploded ordnance.
🌫️ Easy to become disorientated in misty weather.
🚧 Restricted access on Ministry of Defence land.

💡 Tips

📞 Call Qinetiq (01702 383211) for visit arrangements and tours.
🧭 Bring a compass and mobile phone.
🌊 Check tide times with HM Coastguard (01255 675518).
👟 Wear wellies or walk barefoot; allow 3 hours for a round trip walk.

🕒 Hours Defined times on weekends.