Raptor Attack, Underground roller coaster at Lightwater Valley, North Yorkshire, England
Located inside a warehouse building at the base of a former quarry, this steel roller coaster features a dark mine-themed environment with animatronic velociraptors.
The attraction opened in 1987 as Rat Ride with a sewer theme, then transformed into Raptor Attack in 2010, operating until its closure in 2020.
The ride generated public reaction in its early years when the park offered rewards for dead rats as part of its marketing strategy.
The four-seater mine cart vehicles travel through 1,378 feet of track, reaching speeds of 30 mph with a maximum height of 35 feet.
The roller coaster includes a chain-driven climb into complete darkness followed by unexpected drops where mechanical dinosaurs emerge from hidden locations.
GPS coordinates: 54.17390,-1.56870
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:12
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