Eagle's Claw (Lightwater Valley)
| Eagle's Claw | |
|---|---|
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| Lightwater Valley | |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 2004 |
| General statistics | |
| Manufacturer | KMG (company) |
| Model | Afterburner |
| Riders per vehicle | 24 |
| Rows | 6 |
| Duration | 3:00 |
| Height restriction | 140 cm (4 ft 7 in) |
Eagle's Claw is a yellow, brown and black KMG Afterburner amusement ride situated in Lightwater Valley, in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England. It is a thrill ride with a height restriction of 1.4 metres, and a capacity of 24 riders. The Keighley News wrote that it "feels like a scarier version of the old Viking longship."[1]
Closing[]
The Eagle's Claw was closed during July 2017, following a fatal accident on a similar ride in the US. It reopened the following month following safety checks.[2]
The ride was confirmed to be leaving the park for the 2021 season due to a shift to the family market. As of May 2021 however, the ride continues to operate presumably until sold.[3]
Theme[]
Although this ride does not have a specific theme, it is dedicated to a bird called Wingnut at the Lightwater Valley Birds of Prey centre.
References[]
- ^ Knights, David (16 May 2008). "Lightwater Valley – Ripon", Keighley News. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
- ^ "Lightwater Valley ride reopens after death at US fair sparked safety checks".
- ^ "Latest News at Lightwater Valley in Ripon, Yorkshire". www.lightwatervalley.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
External links[]
- The Eagle's Claw at lightwatervalley.co.uk
- Operating amusement attractions
- Amusement rides introduced in 2004
- Amusement rides manufactured by KMG