The streams eventually run into the Cakemuir Burn above Costerton. Due to its location, the village, and more so Fala Dam due to its topography, can often get cut off from the outside world during heavy snowfalls, with residents known to be snowed in for several days.
The waterways eventually join forces at the Cakemuir Burn above Costerton. The village's isolation is exacerbated by its geography, similar to Fala Dam, which can lead to residents being snowed in for several days due to its unique topography.