Mirfield is only five miles from Huddersfield and 12 miles from Leeds, with the M62, three and a half miles away, offering easy access to Manchester and the east midlands. Frequent train services between Leeds and Manchester stop at Mirfield. Leeds is around 35 minutes away by rail, while Huddersfield is just a 15 minute trip. In addition, there is one direct train per day between Bradford and London King’s Cross. Bus services between Brighouse and Huddersfield run approximately once an hour, stopping a few yards from the development. A wider range of bus services pass through the town centre, and a spur of National Cycle Route 66, linking Huddersfield, Bradford and Leeds, starts near the development. There is a large Lidl supermarket nearby, and some local shops, including convenience stores, half a mile away around Calder Road. Mirfield’s attractive and lively town centre, ten minutes’ walk from Applewood, offers a full range of shops, from traditional butchers, bakers and hardware stores to pharmacies, fashion and specialist shops. There is also a large Co-op with post office services, and an assortment of food takeaways. The selection of restaurants and pubs ranges from fine dining to cafés and pleasant bars, including the delightful Flowerpot, a rustic pub and riverside beer garden, a short stroll from the development.