Geology for ELR SDG 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 -037y to 0M 0165y | Sand and Gravel | Raised Marine Deposits Ⓤ | Scottish Coal Measures Group - Mudstone, Siltstone, Sandstone, Coal, Ironstone and Ferricrete |
| 0M 0165y to 0M 0495y | Clay, Silt and Sand | Alluvium | Scottish Coal Measures Group - Mudstone, Siltstone, Sandstone, Coal, Ironstone and Ferricrete |
| 0M 0495y to 0M 0631y | Sand and Gravel | Raised Marine Deposits Ⓤ | Scottish Coal Measures Group - Mudstone, Siltstone, Sandstone, Coal, Ironstone and Ferricrete |