A list of possible shooting locations

We decided to try and scout out a number of possible locations in Northern Ireland. At this point we were dead set on filming on a beach and all that really mattered now was the actual aesthetic along with the accessibility and also the risks. Below are a shortlisted number of five beaches that we have decided to look further into Beaches:

1) West Strand beach:

West Strand Beach, also known as West Bay or Millstrand is a popular resort beach in the heart of this busy seaside resort. West Strand Beach is bounded at its northern end by the busy habour and flanked along its eastern boundary by a well used pedestrian/cycle promenade. Easy access to and from the town centre and all associated amenities/services. Very vast and in keeping with the theme of isolation and loneliness. (Co. Antrim)

                                             
2) Ballycastle Marina:

This is much different from what I was originally thinking off but the harshness of the rocks may actually work. (Co. Antrim)

                                   
3) Whiterocks beach, Portrush

The beach, situated just off the Causeway Coastal Route, enjoys a stunning natural coastal location, with the limestone cliffs of the White Rocks stretching from Curran Strand to Dunluce Castle. These soft, sedimentary rocks have been carved through centuries into a labyrinth of caves and arches. Shelagh’s Head, the Wishing Arch, Elephant Rock and the Lion’s Paw are headlands of distinguishable forms which rise out of the ocean. Under the road, there are cavernous caves, accessible only from the sea, home to seabirds and a hunting ground for hawks. The cliffs are extreme and would be very aesthetically pleasing.

                                        
4) Cranfield beach:

Cranfield West offers a gently sloping, mainly sandy beach located at the entrance to Carlingford Lough, an area designated as being of Special Scientific Interest. Set in an idyllic location at the mouth of Carlingford Lough in County Down, this south facing beach boasts the majestic Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. Probably too far for us and too busy for us to shoot in. Although visually nice, this is the weakest candidate.

5) Crawfordsburn Beach (Helen's Bay):

This is what my heart is really set on. As I was growing up, I was brought here and so it holds a very personal note for me. I know that the silhouetted trees along with the sun casting light leaks through the sky looks great along with the grey and vast beach. There are rocks that we can use for symbolism and it is extremely easy to access within 30 minutes by train.