Geology for ELR SHG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13M 0416y to 13M 1265y | Clay | Lacustrine Deposits Ⓤ | Zechstein Group - Dolomitised Limestone and Dolomite |
| 13M 1265y to 13M 1595y | Clay | Lacustrine Deposits Ⓤ | Permian Rocks Ⓤ - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |
| 13M 1595y to 14M 0495y | Clay | Lacustrine Deposits Ⓤ | Zechstein Group - Dolomitised Limestone and Dolomite |
| 14M 0495y to 14M 0831y | Clay | Lacustrine Deposits Ⓤ | Permian Rocks Ⓤ - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |