It is the highest point in the upland area to the south of Garburn Pass, variously termed Kentmere Park and Applethwaite Common on Ordnance Survey maps.

The eastern end of Sallows falls in long easy slopes for half a mile toward the Kent valley, although there are a couple of low crags, particularly on Scour Rigg.

The high ground then turns southerly at the subsidiary top at Mould Rigg (350 metres (1,150 ft)), finally petering out at the confluence of Park Beck and the Kent.

Whilst designated as a bridleway between 2006 and 2009, the road had seen considerable use from off-road vehicles, an activity causing controversy between drivers and walkers such that it was converted into a restricted byway.

From the pass summit at Garburn Nook (447 metres (1,466 ft)), the land rises northwards up a broad ridge to Yoke and Ill Bell.