Geology for ELR ISC 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.

MileageMaterialDepositBedrock
0M -037y to 1M 0605yDiamictonTillPennine Middle Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Middle Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ
1M 0605y to 1M 1045yClayLacustrine Deposits ⓊPennine Middle Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Middle Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ
1M 1045y to 2M 0385yPennine Middle Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Middle Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ
2M 0385y to 2M 0855ySandBlown SandPennine Middle Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Middle Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ