December 2025,  EXTRA,  FEATURES

Jharna’s special venues

Access to safe and natural water is what makes a swimming venue special for Jharna Kumawat, from savouring local favourites to finding spots while travelling

As an enthusiastic open water swimmer, I’m always on a look out for new local swim spots. 2025 has been an eventful year as I discovered some swim spots during a road trip in Europe and explored some local swim venues here in the UK.

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