Geology for ELR OSC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181M 1407y to 181M 1705y | Clay, Silt and Sand | Alluvium | Pennine Middle Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Middle Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |
| 181M 1705y to 183M 0093y | Pennine Middle Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Middle Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |