Wednesday, 23 March 2016 19:40

Devon's Biggest Coaster at The Big Sheep

After more than five years of planning and millions of pounds the "biggest, highest and longest" roller coaster in Devon has become a reality and it's at The Big Sheep.

The Big One is 400m long, reaches heights of up to 13m and speeds of over 26 mph. It has been installed above the Battlefield Devon attraction and will open for the Easter bank holiday weekend.

The roller coaster started life in 1988 as the Roller Coaster at MetroLand in Gateshead, where it operated at the indoor leisure park until 2008. A single train has 14 cars with riders arranged 2 across in a single row accommodating a total of 28 riders.  

The ride was manufactured by the German roller coaster giant Zierer and designed by Albert Stengel. The Big Sheep had hoped to open the roller coaster last year, but various delays meant that the ride opening had to be postponed.

Other rides and attractions at The Big Sheep include the Twister Ride, Vintage Pony Carousel, Eweston Train Ride, Farm Safari Tractor Ride, Piggy Pull Along, Tractor School and Swan Pedalos.

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