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Atomic Weapons Research Establishment Foulness Island, 1947 Explosives Storage Area
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Getting here
51.58871, 0.85303
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦95+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Canada Goose and Black-headed Gull
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦95+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Canada Goose and Black-headed Gull
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Canada Goose, Black-headed Gull, Shelduck +92 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Canada Goose, Black-headed Gull, Shelduck +92 more · last seen 2026
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby
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Walking
King Charles III England Coast Path: Burnham-on-Crouch to MaldonWalking route
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Roach Valley WalkWalking route
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Southend RingWalking route
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King Charles III England Coast Path: Southend-on-Sea to Wallasea IslandWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Beagle TrailWalking route
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