Farmer gets lost in his own crop maze

A farmer has told of how he became lost in his own maize maze.

Paul Barkes, 47, reached a dead end while mowing the paths through the maze at Thorpe Farm Country Park and Falconry Centre, near Barnard Castle.



He spent several minutes trying to find his way out of the five-acre maze before being forced to drive over his carefully tended crop.

Mr Brakes said his experience had prompted him to make the attraction easier for visitors.

"I'd already had feedback suggesting the maze was tricky to negotiate before I became lost myself. Next year, I think I will make it a bit easier."