Ref. 25626-65IT might seem strange to most, but Lynda Warren's business is about telling people to go and get lost.

Today the Great Western Maze officially opens its gates to the public in fields near the village of Lower Salthrop near Junction 16 of the M4.

This is the second year that the maze has been set-up, and this year it is planned to be more challenging than before.

The intricate maze will be filled with puzzles based on the theme of under the water, and those who are puzzle minded should be able to work out the spectacular looking seahorse shape proudly standing out of the maze.

Lynda, from Broad Town said: "Last year we had such a good time with the people of Swindon that we wanted to do this again.

"This year we wanted to make the maze trickier, and we now have more than three miles of paths in an eight acre area.

"We are expecting people to take slightly longer than last year's two hour time. We have also introduced a rest point, after people said it would be nice to have a cup of tea half way through."

The maze is open seven days a week until September 7 from 10am until 6pm with the last entry at 5pm.

Tickets are £4 for children and £4.50 for adults while a family ticket for two adults and two children is £15.

More information can be found on the website at: www.greatwesternmaze.com