Geology for ELR MLG1 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 -231y to 0M 0605y | Grampian Group - Psammite and Semipelite | ||
| 0M 0605y to 0M 1485y | Sand and Gravel | Raised Marine Deposits Ⓤ | Grampian Group - Psammite and Semipelite |
| 0M 1485y to 1M 0564y | Grampian Group - Psammite and Semipelite | ||
| 1M 0564y to 1M 0578y | Sand and Gravel | Glacial Sand and Gravel | Fault Zone Rocks, Unassigned - Mylonitic-Rock and Fault-Breccia |