I am sure that quite a few people were surprised when little known Tayto Park announced the expansion plans, which included a wooden roller coaster, the Cu Chulainn.
It’s rare nowadays to hear of such a large initiative for a fledgling amusement park, but for sure it has had a dramatic effect on the profile of the park, and also its raison d’etre, the Tayto brand of potato crisps.
Aside from the coaster, stage 1 of their expansion includes a few large rides, including a Zamperla Air Race.
With the lack of new traditional coasters in the UK and Ireland , I think it is laudible for the park to go for such a ride as the new Gravity Group woodie. Tayto Park has a good audience of families and it seems that the ride is popular with all who try it out.
The new coaster dominates the skyline, but architecturally as with many wood structures, it feels like it belongs here, blending nicely with the location.
Elements of interest abound also within the project, an overbanked turn is among the creative design features built in.
Cu Chulainn itself is a peppy ride, larger in person than I had imagined from the renderings and photos I’d seen.
Not a common sight in Europe the Timberliner trains speed round the layout in double quick time.
There’s also a nice touch in the flags adorning the lift hill.
I thoroughly enjoyed a trip to this part of the world. The journey to the park on public transport encompassed plane, train and automobile ( well almost) and the fact that it’s a little off the beaten track shouldn’t put you off a visit.
Tayto Park was a breath of fresh air from the over hyped coasters and parks around. A warm welcome awaits you. I recommend a visit.
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