Throughout this time Thames Water has worked to overcome operational, safety and security issues in partnership with, and with the support of, many organisations; including Groundwork, London's Waterway Partnership, the Countryside Agency, the New River Action Group, Friends of the New River Walk, local schools, and all the local authorities along the route.

The path begins at New Gauge, Hertford, and passes through the Lee Valley towns and villages of Ware, Great Amwell, St Margarets, Rye House, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Turnford, Cheshunt and Waltham Cross.

The route of the path takes it close to the Hertford Loop Line stations of Enfield Chase, Winchmore Hill, Palmers Green, Bowes Park, Alexandra Palace, Hornsey, Harringay and Essex Road.

At Canonbury Road, the walk continues through a fernery to Pleasant Place, where an inscription in the pavement marks the New River's route.

At Islington Green, there is a statue of Sir Hugh Myddelton; the route continues along Colebrooke Row and Duncan Terrace to the Angel, then through Owen's Field to the New River Head between Amwell Street and Rosebery Avenue.