# Bowsey Hill

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Hill in Berkshire, England

Human settlement in England

Bowsey Hill Bowsey Hill bordering Knowl Hill and Star Works sand pit Bowsey Hill Location within Berkshire OS grid reference SU8080 Shire county Berkshire Region South East Country England Sovereign state United Kingdom Police Thames Valley Fire Royal Berkshire Ambulance South Central List of places UK England Berkshire 51°31′N 0°50′W / 51.51°N 00.84°W / 51.51; -00.84

**Bowsey Hill** is a hill in [Berkshire](/source/Berkshire), England. It is situated in the civil parish of [Wargrave](/source/Wargrave) in the unitary authority of [Wokingham Borough](/source/Wokingham_Borough). Rising to a height of 142 metres (466 ft), it has some five or six houses on its summit and has a topographic [prominence](/source/Topographic_prominence) of 55 metres (180 ft).[1]

## Geography

### Biodiversity

The area is known for its extensive woodlands, which include significant areas of ancient woodland. Ashley Hill Forest has been largely replanted with a mix of [conifers](/source/Conifer) and [broadleaves](/source/Broad-leaved_tree). In contrast, the woodland on Bowsey Hill is more semi-natural in character and includes notable stands of [beech](/source/Beech) woodland. An area of parkland is located at Cayton Park on the western side of the hills.[2]

### Geology

The hills rise from a base of chalk. The upper slopes are primarily composed of [London Clay Formation](/source/London_Clay_Formation), which consists of clay, silt, and sand. In some areas, this is topped by layers of Head and sand and gravel of uncertain origin. The lower slopes feature [Reading Beds](/source/Reading_Formation) ([Lambeth Group](/source/Lambeth_Group)), while chalk outcrops are present at the northern edge.[2]

#### Geodiversity

The hills are of significant geological interest. At Knowl Hill, there is an old quarry and brickworks site that provides important geological exposures. Similar geological features are also found at [Knowl Hill](/source/Knowl_Hill) Common. Additionally, several gravel pit sites on both hills offer further geodiversity interest.[2]

## Conservation

Conservation efforts and future opportunities for Ashley and Bowsey Hills include the management of woodlands, with a focus on restoring replanted ancient woodland sites. The management of parkland areas and the protection of important geological exposures are also key conservation targets.[2]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Bowsey Hill"](https://www.themountainguide.co.uk/england/bowsey-hill.htm). *UK mountain Guide*. Retrieved 26 August 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:0_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:0_2-3) ["18. Ashely and Bowsey Hills - Berkshire LNP"](https://berkshirelnp.org/ashely-and-bowsey-hills). *berkshirelnp.org*. Retrieved 26 August 2025.

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