Huntsman's Leap is undoubtedly one of the finest crags in the country. Many find it intimidating when you stare into the depths for the first time, but once you abseil in, the walls comfortingly surround you and it feels much more tranquil especially if the wind was blowing up top.
The two walls offer contrasting climbing and most people will make their first acquaintance with the slabbier routes on the East Wall where the rock isn't quite as good, although the best lines are well-cleaned and popular. Routes like Shape-Up (E2 and the easiest exit), Beast from the Undergrowth (E2), Strap-Up (E3) and Quiet Waters (E2) are all top-notch challenges. Further seaward is the well-named Monster Face with its spooky routes at the narrowest section of the Leap - Mythical Monster (E3) and The Honey Monster (E2) being the classics here.
The true connoisseur though will spend most of their time on the West Wall since this is where the best of the Leap's treasures lie. The entry level is quite tough though - Bloody Sunday, an E4 for ambitious E3 leaders. After that the tick list opens up with virtually every route being a classic.