Climbing gym · Birmingham, United Kingdom
Depot Climbing Birmingham grades, explained
Depot Birmingham is on Sherlock Street, within walking distance of Birmingham city centre, and opened in November 2017. It has over 1,000 m² of climbing surface, 10 colour circuits graded V0 to V10, two circuit boards (French 6a–9b+/c), a Tension Board 2, a Beastmaker 55° board, campus and peg boards, a beginners' area and free parking.
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 Birmingham
- Address
- 10 Sherlock Street, Birmingham B5 6LU, United KingdomGoogle MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Booking
- Walk in: no booking neededNo booking system: register online and watch the induction video before your first visit.
- Prices
Cashless payments only. One carer per disabled climber enters free.All prices on the gym's siteDay 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 Off-peak entry · studentMon, Wed, Fri all day with valid student ID; 1 Sep-31 Oct 2026 offer, includes shoe hire on first visit to Depot Climbing £9 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 - Opening hours
Sensory-friendly hours: Mon and Thu 13:00-15:00 (no drilling, music turned down). Bank holiday hours apply on Bank Holiday Mondays.Hours on the gym's siteMon–Fri 06:00–22:00 Sat–Sun 09:00–21:00 Public holidays 09:00–22:00 - First visit
- What to know before your first visit
- Phone
- +44 121 798 1925
Hours and prices from the gym's own website, checked 3 October 2026. They change, so check before you go.
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Questions
- What V-scale grade is White at Depot Climbing Birmingham?
- White at Depot Climbing Birmingham is V1–V3, about 5A–6A+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Blue at Depot Climbing Birmingham?
- Blue at Depot Climbing Birmingham is V1–V3, about 5A–6A+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Black at Depot Climbing Birmingham?
- Black at Depot Climbing Birmingham is V2–V5, about 5B–6C+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Pink at Depot Climbing Birmingham?
- Pink at Depot Climbing Birmingham is V3–V5, about 5C+–6C+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Red at Depot Climbing Birmingham?
- Red at Depot Climbing Birmingham is V2–V5, about 5B–6C+ in Font.
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Sources
- Depot Climbing Birmingham: home
- Depot Climbing Birmingham: contact
- Depot Climbing Birmingham: about / key facts
- Depot Climbing Birmingham: opening hours & prices
- Depot Climbing: Learn to Climb (circuit colours with V-ranges)
- Depot Climbing Manchester: About / Key Facts
- Depot Climbing: 10 easy bouldering tips (green/white easiest; wall displays)
Checked 3 October 2026. Gear Loop isn't affiliated with Depot Climbing Birmingham.