Perimeter

Quintin Lake hangs up his walking boots as his epic photo walk round the UK ends

- Quintin Lake

Even a few days from the finish in London, there is still one more major obstacle: the Broomway. This notorious six-mile tidal route on the Essex foreshore connects the mainland to Foulness Island, and has been called “the most perilous byway in England”.

The Broomway has probably claimed more than 100 lives over the years, as the tide comes in faster than a person can run. The path (which is invisible on the ground) must be followed precisely, as there is sinking mud on one side and unexploded ordnance on the other. As I walk the path alone, the clouds are reflected in the wet surface like a mirror; it feels like walking on water.