Geology for ELR DAE2 is based on British Geological Survey (BGS) low-resolution data sampled at 100 metre intervals along the ELR. The geology presented should not be treated as accurate or complete. Data marked with Ⓤ is classed as undifferentiated by the BGS.
| Mileage | Material | Deposit | Bedrock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8M 0595y to 8M 0935y | Diamicton | Till | Pennine Lower Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Lower Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |
| 8M 0935y to 12M 0165y | Diamicton | Till | Pennine Middle Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Middle Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |
| 12M 0165y to 12M 0275y | Diamicton | Till | Pennine Lower Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Lower Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |
| 12M 0275y to 14M 0385y | Clay, Silt and Sand | Alluvium | Pennine Lower Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Lower Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |
| 14M 0385y to 14M 1096y | Diamicton | Till | Pennine Lower Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Lower Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |