Steeplechase (Blackpool Pleasure Beach)

The Steeplechase is a three tracked racing roller coaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, England. It is a custom design made by Arrow Dynamics. The ride was officially opened in 1977 by Grand National winner Red Rum, whose hoof print was also taken and is on display near the ride's exit. It is the only operating steeplechase roller coaster left in the world. The riders sit upon a horse-shaped vehicle which can seat one or two people in line. The ride has two chain lift hills and the track winds around part of the Big Dipper and underneath part of the Nickelodeon Streak. The station is located near the Big One in the south of the park.

Steeplechase
The Steeplechase at Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
LocationBlackpool Pleasure Beach
Coordinates53.7888°N 3.0558°W / 53.7888; -3.0558
StatusOperating
Opening date1977
Cost£813,000
General statistics
TypeSteel – Racing
ManufacturerArrow Dynamics
Inversions0
Height restriction50 in (127 cm)
Tracks3
TrainsSingle car trains. Riders are arranged inline in 2 rows for a total of 2 riders per train.
Steeplechase at RCDB
Pictures of Steeplechase at RCDB
  • A lofted view of the ride.
  • The station.
  • The ride in action.
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