Photos of Old Packhorse Bridge
About Old Packhorse Bridge
The Old Packhorse Bridge, built in 1717, is the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands. All that remains is a single span, arcing high into the air across the swiftly rushing river below. The parapets were washed away by floods in 1839 leaving a slender arch that would be terrifying to cross even if it were not carefully protected from access. There is a viewing area at street level above the bridge and steps down the bank of the river to a lower viewing platform almost at water level. You can also get a very good view of the bridge from the modern road bridge immediately to the east. There is a footpath along the riverbank on the northern end of the bridge where you can catch glimpses of the bridge approach through the trees. (Carrbridge, Scotland)
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