Geology for ELR ORG 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 -411y to 0M -275yDiamictonTillPennine Middle Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Middle Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ
0M -275y to 0M 0715yDiamictonTillPennine Upper Coal Measures Formation - Mudstone, Siltstone, Sandstone, Coal, Ironstone and Ferricrete
0M 0715y to 0M 0991yDiamictonTillPermian Rocks Ⓤ - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone