Cryptic caves

[Fulk]

Mistral Hole?

(I like your clue, if I've understood it correctly; 'two ells and an I, correct' – as opposed to 'two els and one R'; clever!)

 

[Tritim230]

Mistral Hole?

(I like your clue, if I've understood it correctly; 'two ells and an I, correct' – as opposed to 'two els and one R'; clever!)

Almost, taking the Thames out leaves LLOIR remaining, with the 'or' giving the 'o'. But yes, correct answer 👍

 

[Fulk]

OK, try this:

Dear boy – softly, it's a family fortune! (8,3)

 

[Fulk]

Maybe the clue needs a clue – so think Dickens (and no, not that Christmas book).

 

[RobinGriffiths]

Pippikin Pot

 

[Fulk]

That's the one, Robin.

 

[RobinGriffiths]

Untangle white oat top y' ken ? (11, 3)

 

[Fulk]

Well, it looks like an anagram apart from the letter count – should it be 12,3?

 

[RobinGriffiths]

sorry yes, it appears my counting ability decreases towards midnight. And i might have dropped a letter as well. Dohh.

 

[rm128]

Yockenthwaite Pot, I presume. I've never been. For some reason I associate it with dead animals. Maybe I'm doing it a disservice?

 

[RobinGriffiths]

Yockenthwaite, with the restored c it is. It is oft mentioned in conjunction with skulls. so I think you're correct in the first instance.

 

[rm128]

Cheers Robin. In that case, try this. I really don’t expect it to take long.

“Alternative Renewable Resources help keep on track. Confused? That’s got to hurt.” (7, 7, 4)

 

[andys]

Knacker Trapper Hole?

 

[rm128]

It is indeed. Over to you @andys

 

[andys]

Try this then...

"Eighty prowl ill prepared trip in Northern Dales." ( 7,4,3 )

 

[Tritim230]

Try this then...

"Eighty prowl ill prepared trip in Northern Dales." ( 7,4,3 )

Whirley Gill Pot?

 

[andys]

Whirley Gill it is - over to you....

 

[Tritim230]

Hopefully not too challenging just before Christmas...

'Sounds chilly near shipless places' (8,3)

 

[Tritim230]

Hopefully not too challenging just before Christmas...

'Sounds chilly near shipless places' (8,3)

Time for a clue?
A homonym followed by a synonym and another synonym minus the usual abbreviation for a ship.

 

[Tritim230]

Time for a clue?
A homonym followed by a synonym and another synonym minus the usual abbreviation for a ship.

Another clue as I'd feel guilty going into the New Year with a puzzle outstanding. The synonym for 'near' is 'kin'.
Hopefully that should unlock it!