Broomway has been considered by many as the deadliest road in Great Britain. Many unfortunate souls have died through the years for treading the dangerous path. But what makes this road so dangerous for travelers to cross?
According to Walking Club, the road has some historical background and people have been using it since the Roman times. It's a route that leads to Foulness Island and what makes the road so dangerous is that there's a lot of quick sand in the area and you can also get drowned in the path.
The road is just a vast area of sand and mud that goes for miles leading to Foulness. When the tides are low, the pathway becomes sturdy enough to support vehicles and walkers. However, when the tides come back, it comes so fast that travelers cannot outrun it thus causing people to drown.
But why do people still cross it if it's dangerous? According to BBC, the road is actually a right of way and anyone can travel through it because it's actually found on maps. The law even acknowledges Broomway as a right of way for people. It's just ironic that a path open for people would vanish twice a day because of changes in tides.
It's a public right of way for people many years ago and it always has been. In fact, the road got its name because of the sticks and poles used to mark the path. The marks are gone but people still cross it and a lot of tourists are actually traveling to Great Britain's deadliest road.
According to Wildlife Trips, travelers from all over the world can experience the deadly walk along with a tour guide. The walk starts from Wakering Stairs and lasts about 4 hours to get to Foulness Island. It's a 6-mile walk and you can hear scary stories from your guide along the way about the unfortunate souls who died in the path.
For all those thrill-seekers out there who want to experience Great Britain's deadliest road, it's definitely a must try. Just remember that this road is not for the faint-hearted.
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