Walkies in the Forest Candle Fragrance

Walkies in the Forest: Dogs, Woodland Trails & a Scent Loved Across the New Forest

Few experiences capture the spirit of the New Forest quite like walking a dog beneath ancient trees. The soft crunch of leaves underfoot, the scent of pine and moss in the air, and the quiet companionship of a dog exploring the woodland alongside you. It’s a rhythm of life that locals and visitors alike come to cherish. Our Walkies in the Forest fragrance was created to capture that exact moment. Not a single place, but a feeling, the energy, freshness and warmth of a forest walk shared with a four-legged friend. It has become our most loved scent, resonating with dog lovers and Forest visitors more than any other fragrance in our collection.

Dogs and the New Forest: A Living Landscape

The New Forest is one of the UK’s most dog-friendly landscapes, with hundreds of miles of trails weaving through ancient woodland, heathland and open grazing land. At the same time, it is also a working environment shaped by commoning traditions, where ponies, cattle, donkeys and pigs roam freely. Responsible dog walking is essential here. Dogs are required to be kept under close control, particularly during nesting season and around livestock. This balance of freedom and responsibility is part of what makes walking in the New Forest feel so authentic. It’s not a curated park, but a shared landscape where wildlife, livestock, people and dogs coexist.

Popular Dog Walking Routes in the New Forest

Some of the most loved dog walking routes are found close to Lyndhurst, where woodland and open Forest meet:

Bolton’s Bench A gentle route starting near Lyndhurst, with wide open spaces, ponies grazing nearby and woodland paths perfect for relaxed walks.

Bolderwood & Rhinefield Ornamental Drive A favourite for longer walks, combining deep woodland, tall conifers and quiet forest tracks. The area is also known for deer sightings and scenic cycling routes.

Brockenhurst & Blackwater Arboretum Open heathland, shaded woodland and wide gravel paths make this one of the most picturesque dog walking areas in the Forest.

Hatchet Pond One of the largest areas of open water in the New Forest, surrounded by heathland and forest trails, offering space and variety for dogs and walkers alike.

These routes reflect the diversity of the Forest from open heathland to dense woodland and each has its own atmosphere, scents and textures.

Walkies in the Forest: Your Most Loved Scent

Dog Breed Candle Jars Made Exclusively by Candles of the Forest, Lyndhurst.

Walkies in the Forest is our best-selling fragrance and a favourite among dog lovers. It’s available in our popular 200g refill candle, designed to fit our glass candle jars, and also in our charming paw-shaped hand-poured wax melts.

We also offer a unique collection of dog-themed glass candle jars, each featuring an illustrated dog breed. With over 50 breeds to choose from, customers can select a jar that reflects their own dog or a beloved breed and pair it with any fragrance from our collection. Although any scent can be chosen for your dog candle, Walkies in the Forest remains, by far, the most popular choice. It’s the scent people instinctively associate with dogs, woodland walks and home.

The Walkies in the Forest Fragrance

Walkies in the Forest is a beautifully balanced scent. Sweet, woody and green in perfect harmony. It’s designed to evoke the feeling of moving through the Forest with a dog at your side, where fresh air meets earth and greenery.

Top notes - Wild Flowers, Bergamot, Blackcurrant

Heart notes - Balsam, Tonka, Musk

Base notes - Pine, Oak Moss

Bright floral and citrus notes open the fragrance with freshness, while blackcurrant adds a subtle sweetness. The heart brings warmth and softness through balsam and tonka, while musk adds depth. Finally, pine and oak moss ground the scent in woodland richness, creating a fragrance that feels natural, comforting and unmistakably Forest-like. It smells exactly like a tramp through the woods, fresh, layered and alive.

Create Your Own Walkies in the Forest Candle or Wax Melts

Walkies in the Forest is also one of the fragrances available during our candle and wax melt making classes, as well as in our new wax melt flower bouquet workshops. When creating your own candle or melts in the studio, you can choose this beloved scent and craft something inspired by forest trails, fresh air and shared adventures with dogs.

It’s a meaningful way to take home not just a fragrance, but a memory of muddy boots, wagging tails and quiet woodland paths.

A Scent of Companionship and the Forest

Walkies in the Forest was created to capture a universal New Forest moment: stepping into the trees with a dog by your side, breathing in the scent of pine and moss, and feeling the world slow down. Whether you’re a local dog walker, a visitor exploring the Forest, or simply someone who loves fresh, woody fragrances, Walkies in the Forest brings the spirit of the New Forest and the joy of walking with dogs into your home.

Visit the shop and buy yours today.