Ulverston Canal Boat Covers

The Ulverston Canal is a historic short canal of just 1.25 miles, running from the town of Ulverston in Cumbria to the tidal waters of Morecambe Bay at Canal Foot. Completed in 1796, it claims the distinction of being the straightest, widest, and shortest commercial ship canal in Britain. Designed to bring ships directly to Ulverston's merchants and ironmasters, the canal was made redundant by the railway in 1857 but remains navigable for small craft at high tide. The Canal Foot at its tidal end has a historic pub and provides access to the extraordinary Morecambe Bay landscape — one of the largest intertidal areas in Britain, famous for its cockles, cockle-pickers, and the danger of rapidly incoming tides over the vast flat sands. Small boats, kayaks, and canoes use the canal and bay. Cumbrian weather means significant rainfall, strong westerly winds off Morecambe Bay, and cold winters. Quality boat covers are essential. UK Boat Covers provides bespoke covers for all Ulverston Canal craft. No VAT. Contact us for a quote via our postal copy service.