Path Head Water Mill — Attraction in Gateshead

Such a shame, it is a beautiful place but i was treat with so much disrespect by the guy who runs it, I am disabled (use crutches,) with a mental health diagnosis, and he was very rude, and intolerant, and literally put me out of the mill grounds, I was shocked and embarrassed. I will not ever be going back. Thought it was a beautiful place and had never been before and it looked accessible and according to the information it is supposed to be absolutely disability aware. I'm afraid not...very far from it. My visit has had a negative affect on my self esteem. this could be a great place to have coffee, crafts and take the children...but the intolerance and rudeness to both able and disabled is toxic. I will be passing on my experience...

Lovely place if you're in the area, very well maintained. Will be much better in the summer when the weather is warmer and ground not so wet. Great for taking photos or for artists as there are some lovely views of the mill. We only spent about 30-45mins there but could spend longer if taking a picnic or using the tearoom. Very helpful guide who was able to tell us a lot about the history and showed us the waterwheel in action. The watermill is within walking distance of the railway station but you need to have good mobility as the watermill is located at the top of a hill. There is a car park on site so can be reached...

Beautiful place, unfortunately we experienced the famous grumpy old man too, shouting at us to go to reception. It was a beautiful hot summers day, we didn't see the sign to say pay, which we would of if we had of had more time, but have to pick a car up, and grumpy old man was rude. Such a put off. Put more signs up to say pay before you look around. We didn't see the sign on the gate as we let a dog come through the gates...