'Non-pilgrims' are certainly welcome to walk with us crossing the sands, but you must be at Beal Sands by the 'gathering time' listed above at the latest. You must accept full responsibility for yourself and any dependents with you, as there are a number of risks: We have a careful risk assessment of the activity, as there are quick sands, it does take a long time, and some years the weather can make it so cold that we have to make sure some people do not get hypothermia! Other years it is warm and sunny and people get sunburnt, but the key is that the mud and quick sands are an issue if children are not kept an eye on.

You must obey the directions of the NorthernCross marshalls (in flourescent yellow jackets) if choosing to walk with us.

If you are a non-pilgrim, you must accept that you will cross the tidal causeway at your own risk and that you will not be covered by our public liability insurance.

On the good side, if it is a nice day, you should really enjoy it!

Please feel free to stay or return to Lindisfarne over the weekend and join in the Easter services in the various churches.

For press, media and anyone joining us on this day for the Crossing, please read our briefing note for the Good Friday crossing arrangements, click here to download it >>

If crossing back to the mainland on foot, please take careful note of the tide times (details here) and we highlight you should cross back along the tidal causeway vehicular road for safety. We do not advise walking unaccompanied across the tidal sands.