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At a glance: Wicker Man is a Wooden Coaster in the Mutiny Bay area of Alton Towers. Always check the current attraction entrance signage for height, access, opening and safety requirements.
Wicker Man: ride information
- Area
- Mutiny Bay
- Ride type
- Wooden Coaster
- Minimum height (guide)
- 1.2m
- Reported top speed
- 44 mph
- Duration (approx.)
- 3 min
- Inversions
- 0
Where to find it
Near the park entrance, on the edge of Mutiny Bay — one of the first rides you reach.
Best time to ride
Mid-afternoon often dips. Mornings are busy because it is close to the entrance.
Fastrack information
Included in Fastrack.
Accessibility and rider requirements
Transfer from wheelchair required. Minimum height 1.2m, making it a good first big coaster.
History
Opened in March 2018, the first new wooden coaster built in Britain since 1996.
Nearest facilities
Mutiny Bay toilets. Nearby food: Just Chicken and the Mutiny Bay food outlets.
Planning your visit
Ride operations and restrictions can change. Confirm current requirements at the resort, allow extra time to move between park areas, and check which attractions are operating on your chosen date.
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