leads to Essex Road, where another redundant section of the New River's course between Canonbury and Islington town centre forms a path alongside the now shallow stream, recreated as part of a linear park. 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. The New River's course between Balls Pond Road and Essex Road, and along Colebrooke Row up to City Road, is marked by white boulders. Heritage section; The path follows the now truncated route of the watercourse to its culmination at New River Head. References External links New River Path on Long Distance Walkers Association website The New River Path – a walk linking Hertford with Islington (guide and maps) Long-distance footpaths in England Footpaths in Hertfordshire Footpaths in London