We'll be doing a sponsored walk from Wolsingham to Tunstall Reservoir and back on Sunday 21 June to raise funds for the Ruth First Scholarship. It'll be 13 km (just over 8 miles), with 300m of ascent.
The scholarship enables one exceptional person a year from southern Africa to take a Masters degree at Durham University.
This year's Ruth First Scholar, Bazela Rivombo, will be joined on the walk by supporters of the Scholarship.
Please make a donation to help cover the costs of bringing the next Ruth First Scholar to Durham in 2026-27. The sponsored walk is our most important fundraising activity of the year. Our costs have been rising, so every gift, however small, makes an important contribution.
Read more about the Scholarship here.
Add a message to your donation if you like, to make clear which of us you're sponsoring.
Sun 21 Jun 2026
A 13-km circular hike starting and finishing at Demesne Mill car park, Wolsingham DL13 3DG. Start time: 10.00. We should be done by 16.00. Contact: Mike Thompson m.p.thompson@durham.ac.uk.
Durham | Education & Training
Durham | Education & Training
£20
Contribute to visa and Immigration Health Surcharge fees
£35
Contribute to the cost of the flight from southern Africa
£60
Contribute to the Scholar's monthly allowance
