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First Time - 10 Mins
Repeat Ride - 10 Mins

The Splash Kart Challenge replaced The Swan Boats on the small lake in Merrie England in 2004 which before the Swans, was previously filled by the Splash Kats since 1987. There was much controversy around this ride at the beginning of the 2004 season because, the ticket prices rose and the pay-per-ride Splash Kart Challenge replaced a ride included in the ticket  price, the Swans. At £3 per ride it was not popular with Alton Towers' Fans.

The ride fits very well in Merrie England, an interesting attraction to first see when you enter the park and often creates the 'we will go on that later' line. The 1 seat karts are guided around a large circuit in the lake which bends and turns steadily and are driven by the driver. The ironic thing about the ride is, after paying £3 to ride, you find you can't overtake and its not a race at all!

If you are not a thrill seeker or you just want to get away from  the more nauseous and ‘scary’ attractions, this is the ride for you. But watch out, this is not a short ride, at a steady few miles per hour you can’t expect to get off quickly!