Wicker Man

Specs

Manufacturer

Great Coasters International

Type

Wooden coaster

Rare

Only GCI woodie in the UK

Restraint

Lap bar

Opened

2018

Height

22 m

Speed

43.6 mph

Length

795 m

Duration

3m 30s

Unlikely

Gusts about 19 mph at 22 m. No published wind limit, so this is an estimate.

Captain’s Review

Wicker Man is widely praised for its immersive, world‑class theming and pre‑show, which many say elevate the whole experience. Riders consistently highlight the strong airtime and intense lateral forces, especially when seated in the back row or riding at night. The coaster is regarded as a surprisingly intense family woodie that delivers a fast‑paced, fun ride. However, a notable minority note that the layout feels short and can be rough or rattly in places, and the queue often becomes very long. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with most guests rating it among the best attractions at Alton Towers.

From Captain Coaster

1. 10:00 am

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   Typ. 27 min

2. 11:00 am

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   Typ. 40 min

3. 12:00 pm

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   Typ. 38 min

4. 1:00 pm

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   Typ. 39 min

5. 2:00 pm

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   Typ. 35 min

6. 3:00 pm

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   Typ. 37 min

7. 4:00 pm

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   Typ. 51 min

8. 5:00 pm

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   Typ. 58 min

9. 6:00 pm

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   Typ. 71 min

10. 7:00 pm

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    Typ. 65 min

11. 8:00 pm

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    Typ. 57 min

12. 9:00 pm

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    Typ. 36 min

No stops recorded for this ride today. History is kept for six months.

Broke down 0 times today.

Reliability

2 stops in six months · 1h 45m down

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