Eagle's Claw (Lightwater Valley)
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 1.22 metres, and a capacity of 24 riders. The Keighley News wrote that it "feels like a scarier version of the old Viking longship."[1]
| Eagle's Claw | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Lightwater Valley | |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 2004 |
| Ride statistics | |
| Manufacturer | KMG (company) |
| Model | Afterburner |
| Riders per vehicle | 24 |
| Rows | 6 |
| Duration | 3:00 |
| Height restriction | 140 cm (4 ft 7 in) |
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.[3] Following the park's new ownership however, this decision appears to have been changed with the attraction set to operate for the 2022 season.[4] The ride's height restriction has recently changed from 1.4m to 1.22m.
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.
- "The Eagles Claw at Lightwater Valley in Ripon, Yorkshire". www.lightwatervalley.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
External links
- The Eagle's Claw at lightwatervalley.co.uk