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In Pictures: Steeplechase at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Get ready to ride the Steeplechase!

Swing your leg over your very own horse and buckle up ready for a race with jumps, twists and turns.

Steeplechase” first opened at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1977. ( Image: Mathew Wells )
Steeplechase It is a unique horse racing-themed roller coaster where riders straddle horse-shaped vehicles. ( Image: Mathew Wells )
The ride features three parallel tracks, each with multiple horse-shaped ride vehicles. ( Image: Mathew Wells )
Riders are seated on the horse vehicles in a jockey position, similar to a horse racing steeplechase. ( Image: Mathew Wells )
The ride begins with a “starting gate” where riders are held in position before being released to race along the track. ( Image: Mathew Wells )
Steeplechase provides a competitive experience as riders race against each other on the separate tracks. ( Image: Mathew Wells )
The coaster features jumps and humps along the track, resembling obstacles that horse racers might encounter. ( Image: Mathew Wells )
“Steeplechase” first opened at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1977. ( Image: Mathew Wells )

Steeplechase remains a beloved and nostalgic ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, providing guests with a one-of-a-kind horse racing experience on a roller coaster track.

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