In times very long past this bay was regarded as the best anchorage in the Oban area. Now it is full of the pontoons and moorings of Kerrera Marina (once known as Oban Marina) (ph 01631 564533) to anchor. This marina has struggled over the years, but in 2017 new owners took over with great enthusiasm, so things were looking up and the place had a good buzz about it. But they gave up in 2021 and more new owners have taken over — very good luck to Tim and Gill. You don't have to go across to Oban to eat out because the marina has its own very nice Waypoint Restaurant. If you do want to go to Oban for provisions and so on you will need to summon the water taxi.
From the marina you can explore the same places as from Oitir Mhòr and Charlotte Bays.
The walk between the two anchorages takes you through a rather nice farmyard, great for kids, with hens, ducks, pigs and highland cattle. Plus you can buy their farm produce, eggs, beef and so on.
The spelling of this place varies, sometimes it is Ardentrive Bay, irritating for someone like me who has enough trouble with ordinary spelling.
