Built about 1734, this narrow stone bridge conveyed the packhorse trail from Leeds to Cheshire. Kentsford Bridge is a packhorse bridge over the Washford River. The area is important for recreation having open access areas, footpaths and historic packhorse routes. The Sydney to Melbourne overland packhorse mail service was commenced in 1837. They made the ancient packhorse routes obsolete. The main landmark is a packhorse bridge. Eynsford is famous for its ford by the old packhorse bridge. The packhorse, mule or donkey was a critical tool in the development of the Americas. It is also on an important former packhorse route between Cheshire and Yorkshire. The Manchester to Blackburn packhorse route passed through the town (hence the name Blackburn Street). Packhorse trails were marked by ancient stones of which many still survive. Kingsgate, The Packhorse Precinct and The Piazza Centre. In the British Isles at least, the definition of a packhorse bridge is somewhat nebulous. Heavy packhorse loads were taken on the route, for example of wool. Access was arduous - via packhorse and ski.