Geology for ELR DRS3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0M -015y to 0M 0275y | Sand and Gravel | River Terrace Deposits Ⓤ | Pennine Lower Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Lower Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |
| 0M 0275y to 0M 0383y | Clay, Silt and Sand | Alluvium | Pennine Lower Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Lower Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |