The turnpike road from Sheffield to Glossop was opened in 1821. Starting from Sheffield, there was a long, steady climb to Moscar and then a fairly steep descent to the River Derwent, where the road crossed the river. In those coaching days both man and beast would require refreshment before commencing the next long pull up the Snake Pass over the Pennines, and near the bridge over the Derwent Ashopton Inn was built, the date carved upon the stables being 1824. The building had a pleasant but unpretentious late Georgian air and fitted comfortably into the landscape. It derived its name from the River Ashop which flowed into the Derwent nearby. In the course of time a few houses grew up around the inn and the village of Ashopton was born. The Inn continued to be successful when the motor car was born and was also a favourite place for ramblers. The Inn was sadly flooded to make way for the Ladybower Reservoir.