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Tucked between Stanley and South Moor in County Durham, The Middles is a compact locality that grew out of the North East’s industrial heritage. Historically linked to the nearby Craghead and Holmside collieries, the area is defined by its straightforward layout of traditional terraced housing, much of which follows the gentle slope of the land. It sits on the edge of the more built-up part of Stanley, meaning you are within walking distance of the town centre amenities and the Louisa Centre, yet high enough up to catch clear views across the Wear Valley toward the Pennines on a sharp day. The local landscape is surprisingly green; the C2C cycle path runs close by, following the old railway lines, and the reclaimed colliery sites now provide open breezy spaces for walking. It’s a quiet, practical spot that serves as a useful link between the main town and the smaller outlying villages, offering a sense of space without being isolated from the daily essentials.