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The Great Britain Guide

Watermills Β· North East England

Path Head Watermill

In or near Blaydon.

Free admission

Path Head Mill is an 18th-century watermill at Summerhill on Blaydon Burn, between Blaydon and Stella, near Gateshead in north-east England. The Vale Mill Trust has been restoring the site to include

Path Head Water Mill, Blaydon - geograph.org.uk - 2814917

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Blaydon Β· 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Path Head Mill is an 18th-century watermill at Summerhill on Blaydon Burn, between Blaydon and Stella, near Gateshead in north-east England. The Vale Mill Trust has been restoring the site to include a water-powered joiners' workshop and a visitor centre since 1994/1995.

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From the Wikipedia article

Path Head Mill is an 18th-century watermill at Summerhill on Blaydon Burn, between Blaydon and Stella, near Gateshead in north-east England. The Vale Mill Trust has been restoring the site to include a water-powered joiners' workshop and a visitor centre since 1994/1995.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.9650, -1.7310
District
Gateshead
Parish
Gateshead, unparished area
Postcode
NE21 4SP
Parliamentary constituency
Blaydon and Consett
Phone
+44 191 4146288
Nearest railway station
Blaydon β€” 1.2 km
Official site
gatesheadmill.co.uk

Sources

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Edward Pit entrance

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Massey's Forge

Massey's Forge β€” a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic houses Β· North East England

Firebrick ovens

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Parks Β· North East England

Stella

Stella in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Path Head Watermill

Places to stay

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Caravan parks Β· North East England

RV Storage

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Campsites Β· North East England

Derwent Caravan Park

Derwent Caravan Park β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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Campsites Β· North East England

TANDO

TANDO β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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Hotels Β· North East England

Close House

Close House β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

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Hotels Β· North East England

Crowne Plaza Newcastle

Crowne Plaza Newcastle β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

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Hotels Β· North East England

Hotel Indigo

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Restaurants Β· North East England

The Boathouse

The Boathouse β€” a restaurant in scotland lowlands.

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Historic pubs Β· North East England

Winlaton Mill

Winlaton Mill in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· North East England

The Mitre

The Mitre in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· North East England

The Balmoral Public House

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Historic pubs Β· North East England

Liberty House

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β†— liberty-house.uk
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Historic pubs Β· North East England

The Cordwainers' Public House

The Cordwainers' Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Path Head Watermill?
Path Head Watermill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE21 4SP), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
What is Path Head Watermill?
Path Head Mill is an 18th-century watermill at Summerhill on Blaydon Burn, between Blaydon and Stella, near Gateshead in north-east England. The Vale Mill Trust has been restoring the site to include
How do I get to Path Head Watermill?
The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE21 4SP.
Is Path Head Watermill free to visit?
Yes, Path Head Watermill is free to enter.
How do I get to Path Head Watermill?
The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE21 4SP.