A rocky ridge curves east and then south east from Calf Crag, passing over Gibson Knott and the depression of Bracken Hause, before ending at Helm Crag where it falls steeply on all sides. To the north and east of the ridge is the Greenburn valley, which joins the Rothay at Helm Side.
A notable, curving hillside runs northeast from Calf Crag, traverses Gibson Knott and Bracken Hause depression, before dropping off sharply at Helm Crag on all sides. To its north and east is the Greenburn valley connecting to the Rothay at Helm Side.