A wild walk as Storm Gareth approaches

Hill: Beinn na Greine Skye
Category: Sub2k
Height: 417m
I had four walks mapped out for this 3 day trip but all that planning changed with the imminent arrival of Storm Gareth.
I thought it had already arrived last night as the hotel was constantly battered with torrential rain driven in on the gusting winds.
This morning the winds were already strong first thing but at least it was to be dry until 11ish. Three of my four walks were on ridges with significant drops, not advised if a gust got me, so the plateau top was chosen.

Start looking west

A short 5 mile drive inland from Portree, via Struan and Glenmore turn offs to the walk start, one track roads and nobody else about.
We parked at the start of a service road, marked private road. As soon as we got out the wind was already significant.

Start parking area

First section is a straightforward track. 

Keep following track

Headed up the service road towards the telecom masts which are marked on the map. There are masts left and right but for the ascent turn right and continue for just under a kilometre to the telecom masts. Most of the ascent has been done, a dip in the moor and a short ascent.

Still active at this point

The wind was now so strong the good lady was almost knocked over and elected to return to the car. A wild, wild day and the storm has not yet hit us!

1st view of summit

From the masts the destination can be clearly seen straight ahead, just over a kilometre on the map but rough moorland ground to cross, pockmarked with peat bogs.

Getting closer

 It is on and off wet and having ruined two cameras this one was now packed away.

Cairn shelter can be seen

Twenty minutes to the summit cairn and trig and on a day like this time for an immediate turnaround into the now seemingly gale force wind. Glad I had goggles as the hail being driven on the wind is extremely painful on any exposed facial area.
On the descent either by retrace your ascent route, or head to your right (west) towards the other telecom mast, and rejoin the service road.
I could see the farmer down below rounding up the coos on his quad bike, better down there.
On a better day there should be excellent views of north Skye up to Uig, Trotternish area etc, but not today.
Back at the car the storm has arrived and is full on. Not looking good for any of my other chosen walks!!

Wildlife: Raven, sheep & coos.
Time: 1.55
Ascent: 305
Distance: 6.1km