Bellavally Upper is bounded on the north by Bellavally Lower townland, on the west by Derrynananta Lower townland, on the east by Altnadarragh, Commas (Kinawley) and Legnaderk townlands and on the south by Altateskin townland. It is part of the Cuilcagh mountain range and its chief geographical features are Benbrack Mountain (An Bhinn Bhreac meaning ‘The Speckled Peak'), which reaches a height of 503 metres, Benbeg Mountain (An Bhinn Bheag meaning ‘The Small Peak'), which reaches a height of 539 metres, Bellavally Gap, the Owenmore River (County Cavan), mountain streams, waterfalls, forestry plantations and gravel pits. Bellavally Upper is traversed by the regional R200 road (Ireland), minor public roads and rural lanes. The townland is popular with mountain hikers and is also noted for geological formations such as the Dinantian (Asbian) Glenade Sandstone Formation and the Bellavally Formation. The townland covers 698 statute acres.