Google maps favours the towpath as a cycle path in London and surrounding areas over quiet back roads. Whilst many cyclists plan rout s using the Google maps platform, this seems to have resulted in an increased usage of the towpath by cyclists in recent years. This is an issue as the towpath is unsuitable for cycles for a number of different reasons: 1) Most of the cycle path is only wide enough for two people to walk side by side, 2) The towpath has many uneven surfaces which can be dangerous for cyclists, 3) There are many bridges where the path is not wide enough for cycles and people to pass one another, 4) The towpath in London is home for an increased number of boaters who walk off boats onto the towpath and are met unexpectedly by bikes, 5) Many cycles travel dangerously fast on the towpath endangering people, children and dogs. Downgrading the towpath so that it is not a favourable route on Google maps will result in less cycles using the towpath and encountering these dangers.