Being located a long way from large population centers, the island is ideally suited for this purpose.
The island itself, however, is not free of civilians.
This bizarre arrangement makes Foulness Island a unique place.
This sea route is called the Broomway, and is allegedly the most perilous path in Britain.
The Broomway begins at a place called Wakering Stairs and then heads east, straight out to sea.
In good weather, the route feels nothing more than a long walk on a large beach.
But when the tide comes in, it comes faster than a man could run.
Within minutes, the water is up to your hips and then to your chest.
Countless people have lost their lives walking the Broomway.
Archeological survey revealed that at least the southern section of the Broomway was once reinforced with wooden hurdle work.
This is where the name comes from.
If you could not reach land before the tide comes in, it may mean death.
The other hazard comes from the firing range on Foulness Island.
Then there are risks from unexploded shells.
The military built a road and a couple of bridges in 1922, connecting the island to Wakering Stairs.
Some people still attempt to reach Foulness island via the Broomway just for the adventure.
