Geology for ELR MVM 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 -085y to 0M 0825y | Diamicton | Till | Triassic Rocks Ⓤ - Sandstone and Conglomerate, Interbedded |
| 0M 0825y to 0M 1485y | Diamicton | Till | Permian Rocks Ⓤ - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |
| 0M 1485y to 1M 0665y | Diamicton | Till | Pennine Upper Coal Measures Formation - Mudstone, Siltstone, Sandstone, Coal, Ironstone and Ferricrete |