Geology for ELR WDB1 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 0208y to 1M 0275y | Sand and Gravel | Glacial Sand and Gravel | Warwickshire Group - Siltstone and Sandstone with Subordinate Mudstone |
| 1M 0275y to 4M 1045y | Sand and Gravel | Glacial Sand and Gravel | Pennine Middle Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Middle Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |
| 4M 1045y to 4M 1155y | Sand and Gravel | Glacial Sand and Gravel | Pennine Lower Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Lower Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |
| 4M 1155y to 4M 1485y | Millstone Grit Group - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone | ||
| 4M 1485y to 7M 0825y | Sand and Gravel | Glacial Sand and Gravel | Millstone Grit Group - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |
| 7M 0825y to 8M 0935y | Diamicton | Till | Millstone Grit Group - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |
| 8M 0935y to 9M 0055y | Diamicton | Till | Pennine Middle Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Middle Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |
| 9M 0055y to 9M 0495y | Diamicton | Till | Millstone Grit Group - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |
| 9M 0495y to 10M 0055y | Millstone Grit Group - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone | ||
| 10M 0055y to 10M 0495y | Diamicton | Till | Millstone Grit Group - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |
| 10M 0495y to 11M 1485y | Sand and Gravel | Glacial Sand and Gravel | Millstone Grit Group - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |
| 11M 1485y to 12M 0055y | Sand and Gravel | Glacial Sand and Gravel | Pennine Middle Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Middle Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |
| 12M 0055y to 12M 1155y | Diamicton | Till | Pennine Middle Coal Measures Formation and South Wales Middle Coal Measures Formation Ⓤ |
| 12M 1155y to 12M 1705y | Diamicton | Till | Millstone Grit Group - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |
| 12M 1705y to 13M 0385y | Clay, Silt and Sand | Alluvium | Millstone Grit Group - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |
| 13M 0385y to 13M 0605y | Clay, Silt and Sand | Alluvium | |
| 13M 0605y to 13M 0761y | Clay, Silt and Sand | Alluvium | Millstone Grit Group - Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone |