Kittiwake Books
Kittiwake Books is a Welsh publisher of walking guides covering Wales and the Borders.
Last updated September 2, 2026
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Overview
Kittiwake Books is a publisher based in Machynlleth, Wales. It publishes walking guides covering areas of Wales and the Borders, with over 90 titles in print. The business was founded by David Perrott, who authored the Glyndwr's Way National Trail Guide, and is now run by his son Ben after David and Morag retired at the end of 2022.
History
Kittiwake Books is a publisher based in Machynlleth, Wales. David Perrott, trained as a graphic designer, worked on Nicholson Guides and later moved to mid-Wales in 1977. He authored the Glyndwr's Way National Trail Guide in 2004, now published by Kittiwake. Over 30 years ago, he produced a book of walks around Machynlleth, which became popular, leading to coverage of other areas of Wales. Kittiwake now has over 90 titles in print, covering most areas of Wales and the Borders. David and Morag retired at the end of 2022, and the business is now run by their son Ben.
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Product categories. Walking guides
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