Defunct theme park

Lightwater Valley

Defunct park

United Kingdom

Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park is an adventure park in North Stainley, North Yorkshire, England. The park was once home to the longest roller coaster in the world, The Ultimate. Founded by Robert Staveley in 1969, it is now owned and operated by the Mellors Group, who purchased it in 2025. As of 2019, the park attracted approximately 300,000 visitors per year; in 2024, it had 231,565 vistors.

Summary from Wikipedia. Ride stats and status may differ from the park's current lineup.

Coasters2ParkDefunctDefunct2TallestThe Ultimate (107 ft)FastestThe Ultimate (50 mph)Steel2
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Roller coasters at Lightwater Valley

2 of 2 shown

  • Raptor Attack
    SteelAnton SchwarzkopfDefunct
    Height50 ftSpeed40 mphLength1,837 ftInversions0Duration1m 25s
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  • The Ultimate
    SteelBritish RailDefunct
    Height107 ftSpeed50 mphLength7,442 ftInversions0Duration7m 34s
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This park appears defunct based on its catalog coasters. Always confirm status before travelling.