Ripon Canal Boat Covers

The Ripon Canal is a short 2.5-mile waterway connecting the city of Ripon — England's smallest city — to the River Ure and thence to the wider Yorkshire waterways network. Despite its modest length, the Ripon Canal holds considerable historic importance as one of the earliest canal navigations in England, completed in 1773. The canal terminates at Ripon Basin, a charming town basin a short walk from Ripon Cathedral, one of England's finest medieval churches. The journey along the canal passes through gentle North Yorkshire countryside, with the city's cathedral tower visible for much of the route. Boats mooring at Ripon Basin enjoy a peaceful and characterful overnight stop on the Yorkshire waterways, often en route between the River Ouse at Boroughbridge and the Ure. The North Yorkshire climate means variable weather, significant rainfall, and cold winters, making quality boat covers important for any craft regularly mooring on the Ripon Canal. UK Boat Covers provides bespoke narrowboat canopies and covers. No VAT charged, rapid 6-day turnaround. See our services.