Spin Bug (Lightwater Valley)

Spin Bug

Lightwater Valley Location Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, UK Status Operating since 2025 Replaced Eagles Claw
Funland Hayling Island Name Crazy Caterpillar Location Hayling Island, Hampshire, England, UK Operated 2018 to 2024 Replaced by Dragons Rush
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Manufacturer	Zamperla
Product	Rockin' Tug
Capacity	24 per cycle

Spin Bug is a Rockin' Tug built by Italian manufacturer Zamperla that is currently located at Lightwater Valley in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

History

The ride originated in Romania. It later operated at Funland Hayling Island in England from 2018 to 2024 as Crazy Caterpillar. The ride closed following the 2024 season and was sold to Lightwater Valley. It was renamed to Spin Bug and opened in 2025. It replaced and was built on the former site of Eagles Claw.

References

Lightwater Valley

Present

Coasters

CaterpillarLadybird

Attractions

CarouselClownaroundDragon BoatsDragon DropEagles Creek FarmElephant FlightFlying CutlassHot Air BalloonsHuman CannonballJeep SafariJumping KangaroosLightwater Express TrainMonkey DropPirate SwingerPowder KegsSavanna ExpressSkull RockSkyriderSpace PiratesSpin BugSplash FallsTiki RaftVintage CarsWave Rider

Former

Coasters

BatflyerGrizzly BearRaptor AttackSoopa LoopaThe RocketThe UltimateTwisterViper

Attractions

Animal CarnivalApolloBeaver RapidsBlack PearlBlack Widow's WebBuffalo ExpressCrazy DancerDodgems

(2020)

Dodgems

(2007–2013)

Eagles ClawFlying CamelsFlying NelliesGalaxyGallopers

(1981)

Gallopers

(2000–2007)

Go KartsHelter Skelter

(1994)

Helter Skelter

(2021)

Hornet's NestHot WheelsLadybugLightwater WheelOctopusOrbiterShake-ItSky HooksThe WaveThunderdomeTop Buzz 2Top ScanTwist and TurnVintage CarsVoyagerWaltzerWild River Rapids

Funland Hayling Island

Present

Coasters

Runaway Mine TrainSpinosaurus

Attractions

Aztec FallsCarouselCycloneDestination ZDragons RushFlying ElephantsYo-YoJungle SplashJurassic SafariSamba BalloonSid's Sizzling Snake SlideSoaring SeagullsSurf's UpTrainsViking Boats

Former

Coasters

FunlandasaurusKlondike Gold MineWild MouseWoody's Children's Roller CoasterZyclone

Attractions

Bat RideBeaver RideBig WheelBreak DanceCrazy CaterpillarDino FallsExtremeExtreme Energy WaltzerFirebowlFlying SaucerFrog HopperGalleon RideGallopersGhost TrainHelicoptersHelter Skelter

(1976–1985)

Helter Skelter

(unknown)

Neptune's FuryPirate Ship

(2004–2008)

Pirate Ship

(2008)

Red BaronSki JumpSky DiverSky LabSpace Shuttle NASASpeed FlipThe DropTornadoTornado 2TwisterUFOVikingWaltzerWhirlycopter