Geology for ELR MSM 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 -064y to 0M 0495y | Diamicton | Till | Permian Rocks Ⓤ - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |
| 0M 0495y to 1M 0715y | Clay, Silt and Sand | Alluvium | Permian Rocks Ⓤ - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |
| 1M 0715y to 1M 0825y | Sand and Gravel | Glacial Sand and Gravel | Permian Rocks Ⓤ - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |
| 1M 0825y to 2M 0165y | Sand and Gravel | Glacial Sand and Gravel | Millstone Grit Group - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |
| 2M 0165y to 2M 0409y | Clay, Silt and Sand | Alluvium | Millstone Grit Group - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |