What V-scale grade is White at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester?

White at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester is V1–V3, about 5A–6A+ in Font.

What V-scale grade is Blue at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester?

Blue at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester is V1–V3, about 5A–6A+ in Font.

What V-scale grade is Black at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester?

Black at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester is V2–V5, about 5B–6C+ in Font.

What V-scale grade is Pink at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester?

Pink at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester is V3–V5, about 5C+–6C+ in Font.

What V-scale grade is Red at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester?

Red at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester is V2–V5, about 5B–6C+ in Font.

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Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester grades, explained

BIG Depot Manchester is in the Southmoor Industrial Estate in Wythenshawe, south Manchester. It has roped climbing (auto belays, top rope and lead), bouldering and a ground-floor gym, and opens 06:00–22:00 on weekdays.

Gym website Directions Day pass £14 · hours and prices below

Bouldering grades

Problems are grouped into 10 colour circuits spanning V0 to V11+, and each wall has a display explaining the colours. Depot's website gives V-ranges only for groups of colours, not for each colour. So the ranges below are the group ranges the gym states, and the top circuits are not documented.

Level	V-scale	≈ Font
GreenEasiest circuit; no V-range given.	–	–
WhiteRange given for White and Blue together	V1–V3	5A–6A+
BlueRange given for White and Blue together	V1–V3	5A–6A+
BlackBlack and Red together are given as V2–V5; Black, Pink and Red as V3–V5.	V2–V5	5B–6C+
PinkRange given for Black, Pink and Red together	V3–V5	5C+–6C+
RedBlack and Red together are given as V2–V5; Black, Pink and Red as V3–V5.	V2–V5	5B–6C+

Depot Climbing grades the same way at all 7 of its gyms. All Depot Climbing gyms and grades

From climbers' descriptions and photos of the gym's grade boards. Gyms reset and regrade often, and grades vary between setters, so treat this as a guide and check the boards when you visit.

Visiting Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester

Address: Unit A5/A6, Southmoor Industrial Estate, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9XD, United KingdomGoogle Maps Apple Maps OpenStreetMap
Booking: Walk in: no booking neededNo booking system: register online and watch the induction video before your first visit.
Prices: Day pass · adult £14
Day pass · concessionstudents (valid ID), over 60s, people with disabilities, PIP recipients £12.50
Day pass · youthunder 18; under 5s free with a paying adult (max 2 per adult) £8.50
10-visit pass · adult10 entries for the price of 7; valid at all Depot Climbing centres. Concession/student £95, under 18 £82.50 £105
Monthly · adultflexible monthly pass, 1-month minimum term, recurring until cancelled; unlimited at all Depot centres £51
Monthly · adult12-month direct debit, per month; unlimited at all Depot centres £44
Shoe hire £3.50
Harness hirebelay device £1, full hire set £7 £3.50
Cashless payments only. One carer per disabled climber enters free.All prices on the gym's site
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 06:00–22:00
Sat–Sun 09:00–21:00
Public holidays 09:00–22:00
Sensory-friendly hours: Fri 13:00-15:00 and Sun 17:00-21:00 (no drilling, music turned down). Bank holiday hours apply on Bank Holiday Mondays.Hours on the gym's site
First visit: What to know before your first visit
Phone: +44 7902 332474
Email: info@theclimbingdepot.com
Photos: Photos on Google Maps

Day pass · adult	£14
Day pass · concessionstudents (valid ID), over 60s, people with disabilities, PIP recipients	£12.50
Day pass · youthunder 18; under 5s free with a paying adult (max 2 per adult)	£8.50
10-visit pass · adult10 entries for the price of 7; valid at all Depot Climbing centres. Concession/student £95, under 18 £82.50	£105
Monthly · adultflexible monthly pass, 1-month minimum term, recurring until cancelled; unlimited at all Depot centres	£51
Monthly · adult12-month direct debit, per month; unlimited at all Depot centres	£44
Shoe hire	£3.50
Harness hirebelay device £1, full hire set £7	£3.50

Mon–Fri	06:00–22:00
Sat–Sun	09:00–21:00
Public holidays	09:00–22:00

Hours and prices from the gym's own website, checked 3 October 2026. They change, so check before you go.

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What V-scale grade is White at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester?: White at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester is V1–V3, about 5A–6A+ in Font.
What V-scale grade is Blue at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester?: Blue at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester is V1–V3, about 5A–6A+ in Font.
What V-scale grade is Black at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester?: Black at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester is V2–V5, about 5B–6C+ in Font.
What V-scale grade is Pink at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester?: Pink at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester is V3–V5, about 5C+–6C+ in Font.
What V-scale grade is Red at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester?: Red at Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester is V2–V5, about 5B–6C+ in Font.

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Checked 3 October 2026. Gear Loop isn't affiliated with Depot Climbing Big Depot Manchester.