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Waterpark - Rush and Rampage

Waterpark, Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB

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Ride/Attraction Summary

Queuing System (Rush and Rampage)

  • Queuing System View
    • The queuing system begins on the middle level, near Volcano Springs.
      There is clear directional signage along the route.
      There is a weighing station located after the first ramp, to check guests meet the requirements for the ride. After the second ramp and first set of steps, guests collect their rubber rings to be used on the ride.
    • Path surfaces in this queueing system are wood flooring and stone.
    • The minimum width of the queuing area is 110cm.
    • There are not any resting/seating areas within the queuing area.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • Handrails along the ramped/sloped section(s) are not provided.
    • The minimum width for ramped/sloped sections is 110cm.
    • The queuing system passes over 4 ramps 3 with a slight gradient and 1 which has a steep gradient.
  • Step(s) View
    • Steps are not clearly marked.
    • Handrails along the stepped section(s) are on both sides for some sections but not provided for others.
    • Handrails do not cover all steps.
    • Some handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Not all handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The majority of step heights are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The majority of step depths are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
    • There are 53 steps along the queuing system.
      Some of the steps have a rope handrail, some have wooden boards which can act as handrails and some of the steps have easy to grip, round metallic handrails.
  • Lift View
    • There is not a lift in the queuing system.

Ride/Experience - Rush and Rampage

  • There is 1 step to access the start of the slide.
  • There are controls on the slide to the left to turn on/off different lighting or sound affects.
  • There is a member of staff located at the start of the ride.
  • This is a demanding gravity fall slide which, for safety reasons, may not be suitable for some guests depending on the individual’s ability.
  • Riders must be able to swim and brace themselves in an inflatable tube in an upright seated position.
  • A minimum height of 1.1m is required.
  • The ride terminates in a splashdown pool, which is at a lower level and remote from the take-off position.
  • There are 9 steps to exit the splash down pool.
  • There is a rail on the right, which covers the steps out of the water.
  • Alternatively staff can allow people to exit via the Lazy River and Lagoon Pool.