Roller coaster

Corkscrew

At Alton Towers · United Kingdom

Corkscrew roller coaster

Corkscrew is a steel roller coaster at Alton Towers · United Kingdom, built by Vekoma. Catalog stats list it as 75 ft tall, top speed around 40 mph, 2 inversions. It is listed as defunct (closed around 2008). Track it on CoasterTrak after you ride, or open it on the interactive map to plan a visit.

Corkscrew is listed as defunct, so it still counts as a unique credit if you rode it while it operated. Log it on CoasterTrak to keep historical credits in your tally.

How to log Corkscrew on CoasterTrak

  1. Create a free account if you have not already.
  2. Mark this coaster ridden after you sit the ride — add a date if you want history.
  3. Re-rides increase total rides, not your unique credit count.
  4. Open the Alton Towers park page afterward to spot leftover credits you have not logged yet.

New to credits? Read what is a coaster credit or the full guides hub.

TypeSteelManufacturerVekomaStatusDefunct · 2008Opened1980
Height75 ftSpeed40 mphLength2,398 ftInversions2Duration1m 15s

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